Baker, Carl A - CD-01585

Title

Baker, Carl A - CD-01585

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 01585

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Carl A

Town or City of Residence

Eagle Grove

County of Residence

Wright

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Jan 1887

Birthplace

Wright Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Date of Enlistment

8 Apr 1908
7 Apr 1911
1 May 1912
2 May 1913
1 May 1914
3 May 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Baker, Carl A - CD-01585,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 28, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/20964.