Balzer, John R - CD-01819

Title

Balzer, John R - CD-01819

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 - 01819

Surname

Balzer

Given Name(s)

John R

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

yard clerk

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co C 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs S W Balzer-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

gray

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

“Balzer, John R - CD-01819,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/21197.