Ball, Otto T - CD-01769

Title

Ball, Otto T - CD-01769

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 - 01769

Surname

Ball

Given Name(s)

Otto T

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Ogden-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

auto mechanic

Date of Enlistment

14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Ammo Train

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs George L Ball

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Ball, Otto T - CD-01769,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/21147.