Bachman, Alvin William - CD-01401

Title

Bachman, Alvin William - CD-01401

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 - 01401

Surname

Bachman

Given Name(s)

Alvin William

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 May 1881

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

18 Mar 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Bachman, Alvin William - CD-01401,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20780.