Babcock, Herman - CD-01378

Title

Babcock, Herman - CD-01378

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 - 01378

Surname

Babcock

Given Name(s)

Herman

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Mar 1886

Birthplace

Floyd Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

mechanic

Date of Enlistment

1 Apr 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

150lbs

Additional Notes

good appearance

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

“Babcock, Herman - CD-01378,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20757.