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Roster of the Men and Women who

served in the Army or Naval Service

(including the Marine Corps)

of the United States or its Allies

from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918.

 

 Oard, Clayton. Army #1,643,084; registrant; born in Griswold, Iowa, Jun 10, 1893; inducted at San Francisco, Calif. on Jun 24, 1918; served in Salvage Company No. 1, Quartermaster Corps, Camp Kearny, Calif to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Dec 23, 1918; Corporal, Apr 1, 1919. Discharged on Apr 12, 1919 as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2366)

Oberlin, Clarence James. Army #544,581; registrant; born in Burlington, Iowa, Feb 1892; enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., on Dec 9, 1917; served in Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Apr 1, 1918; overseas from Apr 2, 1918 to Jan 3, 1919; wounded, slightly, Jul 15, 1918. Engagements: Defensives: Aisne; Champagne-Marne. Defensive Sector: Chateau-Thierry (Champagne). Discharged on Jan 24, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2367)

O'Brien, Charles Edward. Army #2,858,197; registrant, Walsh county; born in Waukon, Iowa, Jan 4, 1893 of Irish-American parents; occupation, merchant; inducted at Grafton on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 30, 1918; Battery A, 338th Field Artillery to May 17, 1918; Co A, 358th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Jun 1, 1919; overseas from Jun 20, 1918 to Jun 7, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Puvenelle and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 14, 1919, as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2368)

O'Brien, John. Army #3,125,444; registrant, Cass county; born in Waukon Junction, Iowa, Feb 18, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fargo on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade, to Aug 20, 1918; Battery E, 37th Field Artillery to Sep 9, 1918; Supply company, 37th Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Oct 9, 1918. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash. on Feb 5, 1918 as a Wagoner. (vol 3 pg 2369)

O'Brien, Martin John. Army #2,559,858; registrant, Barnes county; born in Dubuque, Iowa, Aug 13, 1889 of American parents; occupation, miller; inducted at Valley City on March 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co I, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 20, 1918; Co M, 140th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, No 17, 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919; wounded, slightly, Sep 28, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 7, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2369)

O'Brien, Michael Bernard. Army #504,099; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Tyrone, Iowa, Jan 20, 1887 of Irish-American parents; occupation, miner; inducted at Schafer on Mar 18, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in 47th Company, Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps to Aug 21, 1918; 44th Company, Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps to Sept 13, 1918; Battery E, 46th Company, Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 11, 1919; overseas from Oct 14, 1918, to Feb 11, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 25, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2369)

O'Brien, William. Army #55,230; registrant, Williams county; born in Lamont, Iowa, June 12, 1894, of American parents; occupation, plasterer; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Williston, on April 23, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry), to jan 18, 1918; Co M, 26th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Dec 15, 1917, to Dec 20, 1918; wounded, severely, July 20, 1918. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 3, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. Cited in General Orders No. 1, Headquarters, 1st Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 1, 1920 for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services. Entitled to wear a silver star. (vol 3 pg 2370)

O'Daniels, Bert James. Army #707,344; registrant, Cass county; born in Battle Creek, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1890 of American parents; occupation, telephone and telegraph wire chief; inducted at Fargo on Aug 18, 1918; sent to Camp Alfred Vail, N.J.; served in 13th Service Company, Signal Corps to Aug 4, 1919; Headquarters Detachment, Air Service Corps, Inter-Section, Army Postoffice No. 713 to Aug 25, 1919; Brest Casual Company no. 4265 to Sept 11, 1919; Hoboken Casual Company No. 1152, to Sept 14, 1919; Camp Dodge Casual Detachment to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov. 16, 1918; Master Signal Electrician, April 1, 1919; overseas from Aug 25, 1918 to Sep 10, 1919. discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 16, 1919, as a Master Signal Electrician. (vol 3 pg 2373)

Odegaard, Bernt. Amry #none; registrant, Grand Forks county; born in Silver Lake, Iowa, Jun 9, 1889, of Norwegian parents; occupation, physician; appointed from civil life and commissioned 1st Lieutenant, in Officers Reserve Corps, on Mar 20, 1918; called into active service as a 1st Lieutenant, Medical Corps, on Mar 20, 1918; assigned to Medical Corps to discharge. Promoted: Captain, April 4, 1919; overseas from Jun 11, 1918 to Sep 4, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Oct 15, 1919 as a Captain. (vol 3 pg 2373)

Odenbaugh, William S. Army #3,771,519; not a registrant, over age; born in Manchester, Iowa, May 7, 1879 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Beach on Aug 4, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Medical Department, Camp Crane, Pa. to discharge. Discharged at Camp Crane, Pa, on Dec 31, 1918 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2375)

Oechsle, Fred. Army #82,218; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Ida Grove, Iowa, Nov 16, 1892 of Danish-American parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted in Co E., 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard, at Miles City, Mont. on Jun 19, 1916; called into federal service on Jun 19, 1916 for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federeal service at Helena, Mont., on Nov. 3, 1916 and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co. E, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard (Co E, 163rd Infantry) to Feb 25, 1918; 19th Railway Engineers, to Jun 1, 1918; 63rd Company, Transportation Corps, to Apr 27, 1919; 68th Company, Transportation Corps, to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Nov 15, 1917; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to Jun 6, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 16, 1919, as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2377)

Ogline, Earl Harvard. Army # 2,559,171; registrant, Hettinger county; born in Parkersburg, Iowa, Feb 20, 1891 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Mott on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co C, 139th Infantry to Jan 9, 1919; Co L, 139th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Apr 24, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on may 10, 1919 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 15%. (vol 3 pg 2381)

Olein, Clarence Andrew. Army #292,020; registrant, McLean county; born in Red Oak, Iowa, Mar 6, 1892 of Swedish parents; occuptaion, farmer; inducted at Washburn on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apri 20, 1918; Co L, 138th Infantry, to May 31, 1918; Machine Gun Company, 139th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 2, 1918 to Apr 24, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 2, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2390)

Olein, Enoch Eugene. Army #2,787,503; registrant, McLean county; born in Red Oak, Iowa, May 15, 1888 of Swedish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on May 24, 1918, sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to Jun 16, 1918; Co A, 158th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jul 18, 1918; Corporal, Oct 1, 1918; overseas from Aug 11, 1918 to May 16, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 27, 1919 as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2390)

Olesen, Albert. Army #3,445,614; registrant, Golden Valley county; born in Graettinger, Iowa, Sep 22, 1888 of Danish-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Ladysmith, Wis., on Jun 23, 1918; sent to Fort Riley, Kansas; served in Medical Dept, Medical Officers Training Camp, Fort Riley, Kans. to Dec 11, 1918; Medical Dept, General Hospital No. 28 to Discharge. Discharged at Fort Sheridan, Ill., on Apr 16, 1919, as a Cook. (vol 3 pg 2391)

Oleson, Christopher. Army #2,115,342; registrant, LaMoure county; born in Moorland, Iowa, Nov 1, 1896 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at LaMoure on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery E, 338th Field Artillery to Dec 2, 1917; Battery A, 336th Field Artillery to Jul 12, 1918; Battery D, 12th Field Artillery to death; overseas from June 20, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Limey and Marbache (Lorraine). Died of broncho pneumonia at Coblenz, Germany, on Feb 20, 1919; remains returned to U.S. on July 24, 1920 and buried in Grave 172, National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. (vol 3 pg 2391)

Olmstead, David Neill. Army #2,147,815; registrant, LaMoure county; born in Monona, Iowa, April 2, 1890 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Monona, Iowa, on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 18, 1918; Medical Detachment, Base Hospital, Camp Logan, Texas to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Aug 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 11, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2395)

Olsen, Olaf John. Army #2,787,128; registrant, Slope county; born in Osage, Iowa, Jan 4, 1888 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Amidon on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to Jun 20, 1918; Co C, 348th Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge; overseas from Jul 6, 1918 to Apr 2, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Meuse-Argonne; Ypres-Lys. Defensive Sector: Aubreville (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Apr 22, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2399)

Olson, Albert Martin. Army #4,705,091; registrant, Billings county; born in Bode, Iowa, Mar 16, 1893 of American-Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Medora on Aug 29, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in Co K, 76th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Oct 2, 1918. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash on Jan 23, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2401)

Olson, Clarence James. Army #3,681,317; registrant, Cass county; born in Stratford, Iowa, May 16, 1890 of Swedish-american parents; occupation, stationary engineer; inducted at Fargo on June 28, 1918; sent to Camp dodge, Iowa; served in Co B, 337th Machine Gun Battalion to discharge; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to May 29, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 11, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2409)

Olson, Elmer Gerhart Palmer. Army #3,949,573; registrant, Barnes county; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Apr 28, 1897 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Valley City on Aug 25, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash; served in Co L, 76th Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash on Feb 24, 1919 as a Private. Died, Sept 5, 1924 at Helena, Montana, buried in Detroit Lakes, Minn. (vol 3 pg 2411)

Olson, Emil Godfred. Army #2,144,923; registrant, Cass county; born in Hutchinson, Minn., Mar 5, 1888 of Swedish parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Sioux City, Iowa on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co G, 2nd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; Co C, 139th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Jan 23, 1919; wounded, severely, Sep 29, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 14, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2412)

Olson, George Edgar. Army #1,865,757; registrant, Grand Forks county; born in Ames, Iowa July 19, 1891 of Danish-American parents; occupation, teacher; inducted at Chicago, Ill., on Jan 30, 1918; served in ordnance corps to discharge. Discharged on Sep 16, 1918 as a Private, to accept commission. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, on Sep 17, 1918; assigned to Ordnance Department to discharge. Principal stations: Raritan Arsenal, N.J.; Hamilton, N.J.; Amatol, N.J.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Chattanooga, Tenn. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill. on Oct 22, 1919 as a 2nd Lieutenant. (vol 3 pg 2413)

Olson, James A.E. Army #3,782,235; registrant; born in Decorah, Iowa, Aug 8, 1895; inducted at Sioux Falls, S.Dak. on Oct 14, 1918; served in Chemical Warfare Service to discharge. Discharged on Feb 15, 1919 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 5%. (vol 3 pg 2419)

Olson, Louie Oscar. Army #2,704,130; registrant, Grand Forks county; born in St. Olaf, Iowa, Dec 9, 1895 of American parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Grand Forks on Jun 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co G, 352nd Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, March 9, 1919; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to Jun 1, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 14, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2422)

Olson, Oscar. Army #2,858,892; registrant, Mountrail county; born in Manly, Iowa, Apr 23, 1888 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanley on April 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 30, 1918; co G, 350th Infantry to May 16, 1918; Co E, 359th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Jun 20, 1918 to Jun 7, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Villers-en-Haye and Puvenelle (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 16, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2427)

Olson, Oscar Mathew. Army #4,038,925; registrant, Griggs county; born in Story City, Iowa, Sep 16, 1889 of Norwegian parents; occupation, banker; inducted at Cooperstown on July 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Medical Dept., to discharge. Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich. on Feb 25, 1919, as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2428)

Olson, Siger Eli. Army #503,782; registrant, Griggs county; born in Story City, Iowa Dec 13, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Cooperstown on Mar 20, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in 8th Company, Puget Sound coast Artillery Corps to Jun 8, 1918; Battery A, 63rd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, to Feb 3, 1919; Fort Logan Detachment, 63rd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Oct 1, 1918; overseas from Jul 14, 1918 to Mar 9, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on mar 22, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2432)

Olson, Tilden J. Army #4,038,441; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Huxley, Iowa, Dec 13, 1891 of American parents; occupation, garageman; inducted at Jamestown on Jul 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 18th Company, 5th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 16, 1918; Co I, 10th Infantry to Oct 22, 1918; Co C, 42nd Machine Gun Battalion to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2433)

Olson, Walter. Army #2,144,828; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Newton, Iowa, Jun 10, 1893; occupation, farmer; inducted at Forest City, Iowa on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Jun 23, 1918; Co D, 404th Telegraph Batallion to Jul 1, 1918; 163rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Cook, Sep 1, 1918. Discharged on Jan 13, 1919, as a Cook. (vol 3 pg 2433)

O'Neill, James Patrick. Army #2,148,039; registrant, LaMoure county; born in Le Mars, Iowa Sept 3, 1890; occupation, laborer; inducted at LaMoure on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co F, 2nd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; Co K, 137th Infantry to Mar 26, 1919; 206th Company, 103rd Battalion Military Police Corps, to Jul 18, 1919; 205th Company, 103rd Battalion Military Police Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Apr 16, 1919; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Oct 6, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged on Oct 12, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2439)

O'Neill, John Benedict. Army #4,036,385; registrant, Williams county; born in Nodaway, Iowa Jan 7, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Williston on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Bakery Company No. 406, Camp Custer to discharge. Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich. on Dec 18, 1918 as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2439-2440)

O'Neill, Leland James. Army #2,652; not a registrant, under age; born in Lake City, Iowa, Apr 18, 1899 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Pettibone on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train) to Jan 12, 1918; Ambulance company No 12, 1st Division to July 22, 1919; Headquarters Detachment, 1st Sanitary Train to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Jul 27, 1919; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to Sep 5 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sep 24, 1919 as a Wagoner. (vol 3 pg 2440)

Onsager, Lars. Army #3,681,381; registrant, Barnes county; born in Waukon, Iowa Jul 13, 1889 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Valley City on Jun 27, 1918; sent to Camp dodge, Iowa; served in 313th Sanitary Train, Ambulance Company No. 351 to discharge; overseas from Aug 17, 1918 to Jun 4, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 15, 1919, as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2440-2441)

Orcutt, Donald Dewey. Navy #1,249,353; not a registrant, under age; born in Frankville, Iowa May 14, 1898 of American parents; occupation, truck driver; enlisted in the Navy at Fargo on May 2, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Jun 9, 1918; Receiving Ship, New York, N.Y. to Jun 27, 1918; USS Hercules to Sep 18, 1918; USS Canton to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Seaman 2nd Class, 193 days. Released from active duty at Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug 11, 1919, as a Storekeeper 3rd Class. Discharged Sept 30, 1921. (vol 3 pg 2446)

Orndorf, Earl Cecil. Army #1,015,905; not a registrant, under age; born in Batavia, Iowa, Oct 23, 1898 of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted at Minot on Nov. 6, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Troop B, 16th Cavalry to Apr 24, 1918; supply Troop, 14th Cavalry to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Nov 5, 1918. Discharged at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on mar 17, 1919 as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2448)

Orris, Clem Herbert. Army #2,858,785; registrant, Bowman county; born in Klemme, Iowa Jul 8, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bowman on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co E, 350th Infantry to May 21, 1918; Casual Detachment, Medical Officers Training Camp, Fort Riley, Kans. to May 28, 1918; Medical Dept, Base Hospital No 35 to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Nov 16, 1918; overseas from Jul 15, 1918 to Apr 25, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 19, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2449)

Ostergren, David Lawrence. Navy #1,744,549; registrant, Ward county; born in Albert City, Iowa Jun 28, 1897 of Swedish-American parents; occupation, teacher; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn., on Jun 27, 1918; served at Municipal Pier, Chicago, Ill, to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Seaman 2nd Class, 137 days. Released from active duty at Great Lakes, Ill. on Feb 18, 1919, as a Seaman 2nd Class. Discharged on Sept 30, 1921. (vol 3 pg 2444-2445)

Ostmo, Carl Oscar. Army #4,034,610; registrant, Steele county; born in Worth county, Iowa, Sept 8, 1888 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Sherbrooke on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 41st Company, 11th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade to Sept 5, 1918; Co D, 78th Infantry, to Nov. 1, 1918; Machine Gun Company, 78th Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919, as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2456)

Ottosen, Charles Christopher. Army #none; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Badger, Iowa; Jun 14, 1889 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, salesman; inducted at Bismarck on Sept 4, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery E, 338th Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Sergeant, Nov 6, 1917. Discharged on May 31, 1918 to accept commission. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on Jun 1, 1918; assigned to 9th Field Artillery; Supply Company, 26th Field Artillery to discharge. Principal stations: Camp Jackson, S.C.; Camp McClellan, Ala. Discharged at Camp Bragg, N.C. on Jun 5, 1919 as a 2nd Lieutenant. Previous military record: Co G, 56th Iowa National Guard from 1905 to 1908. (vol 3 pg 2460)

Ouren, George Beryl. Army #572,053; registrant, Eddy county; born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Apr 2, 1888; occupation, bank cashier; enlisted at Camp Greene, N.C. on Feb 19, 1918; served in Co M, 58th Infantry to Feb 22, 1918; Supply Company, 39th Infantry to death. Grade: Private 1st Class, Feb 23, 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Toulon and Verdun-Fromereville (Lorraine); Vesle (Champagne). Died of pneumonia in France on Nov 2, 1918; remains returned to U.S. on May 24, 1921 and buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa. (vol 3 pg 2461)

Overing, George William. Army #4,545,013; registrant, Adams county; born in Monticello, Iowa, Jul 1, 1898 of American parents; occupation, student; inducted at Fargo on Nov 1, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps to discharge. Discharged at Fargo, N. Dak. on Dec 10, 1918, as a Private. (vol 3 pg 2463)

Ovre, Norman. Army #4,033,976; registrant, McLean county; born in Decorah, Iowa, Nov 1, 1894 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on Jul 21, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 14, 1918; Battery D, 40th Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 2, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2464)

Owen, Levi Bartley. Army #2,855,915; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Cherokee, Iowa Mar 16, 1893 of American parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Minneapolis, Minn., on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp dodge, Iowa; served in Co H, 349th Infantry to May 16, 1918; Co A, 358th Infantry to death. Grade: Private 1st Class Jul 15, 1918; overseas from Jun 20, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensive: St. Mihiel. Defensive Sector: Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Died of wounds received in action on Setp 14, 1918 at Tuhl, near St. Mihiel; buried, St. Mihiel. (vol 3 pg 2465)

Oxley, Elmer Leavitt. Navy #1,743,142; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Maxwell, Iowa Feb 4, 1896 of American parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted in the Navy at Miles City, Mont., on May 26, 1917; served at Naval Training Station, San Francisco, Calif., to Jun 29, 1917; Naval Training Camp, San Diego, Calif., to Feb 5, 1918; Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. to Feb 23, 1918; USS Wisconsin to Mar 15, 1918; Receiving Ship, Norfolk, Va to Mar 23, 1918; USS Lake Bridge, to Apr 20, 1918; Receiving Ship, Norfolk, Va., to May 3, 1918; USS Mars, to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 31 days; Seaman 2nd Class, 126 days; Fireman 3rd Class, 377 days. Discharged at Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug 11, 1919, as a Baker 1st Class. (vol 3 pg 2467)

Oyloe, Christian H. Army #919,373; registrant, Williams county; born in Decorah, Iowa Oct 28, 1886 of Norwegian parents; occupation, auto mechanic; inducted at Williston on Feb 17, 1918; sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; served in Aviation Section, Signal Corps to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Oct 1, 1918; Corporal, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 21, 1919, as a Corporal. (vol 3 pg 2467)

Oyloe, George Simon. Army #2,858,874; registrant, Williams county; born in Decorah, Iowa, Jan 4, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Williston on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co H, 358th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Jun 20, 1918 to Dec 22, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Puvenelle and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged at Plattsburg, N.Y., on Feb 8, 1919 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (vol 3 pg 2467)

 
~transcribed by S. Ferrall for Iowa in the Great War