Babcock
, Lewis V
- CD-01390

Title

Babcock
, Lewis V
- CD-01390

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 - 01390

Surname

Babcock

Given Name(s)

Lewis V

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Falls

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Oct 1890

Birthplace

Butler Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20
23

Civil Occupation

clerk

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

1 Aug 1911
1 Aug 1914
21 Jun 1916
1 Aug 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Federal Service
Co F 1st Inf

Date of Discharge

31 Jul 1914

15 Jan 1917

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Clara A Babcock-Cedar Falls-IA
fath-W H Babcock-501 W 2nd St-Cedar Falls-IA

Height

5ft 6in
5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

sergeant- 1 Aug 1914
promoted to sergeant-24 Jun 1916
promoted to Mess Sergeant-1 Jul 1916
promoted to sergeant- 1 Nov 1916
comments-vigorous-good appearance-good man-excellent character

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
, Lewis V
- CD-01390,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20769.