Backus, R D - CD-01417

Title

Backus, R D - CD-01417

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 - 01417

Surname

Backus

Given Name(s)

R D

Town or City of Residence

Carroll

County of Residence

Carroll

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

America

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

dentist

Date of Enlistment

9 Apr 1884

Enlistment Unit

Co E 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

5

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

“Backus, R D - CD-01417,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20796.