Baker, Claude - CD-01594

Title

Baker, Claude - CD-01594

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 - 01594

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Claude

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 May 1895

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

9 Mar 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Nancy C Baker

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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, Claude - CD-01594,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 28, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/20973.