Bacon, Henry Woodford - CD-01423

Title

Bacon, Henry Woodford - CD-01423

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 - 01423

Surname

Bacon

Given Name(s)

Henry Woodford

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Nov 1889

Birthplace

Omaha-NE

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

1 Mar 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

swarthy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Identifying Marks

vaccination scar left arm-burn scar left thigh

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

“Bacon, Henry Woodford - CD-01423,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20802.