Bailey, Ernest P - CD-01477

Title

Bailey, Ernest P - CD-01477

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 - 01477

Surname

Bailey

Given Name(s)

Ernest P

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Aug 1883

Birthplace

Jefferson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21
24
26

Civil Occupation

clerk
clerk
laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

26 May 1902
26 May 1905
26 May 1907
10 Jun 1908
17 Aug 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co M 50th Reg
Co M 54th Inf
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Inf
Co M 54th Reg

Date of Discharge

26 May 1907
26 May 1908

9 Jun 1909

Next of Kin

fath-J C Bailey

Height



5ft 8in
5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Bailey, Ernest P - CD-01477,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20856.