Bailey, Francis L - CD-01480

Title

Bailey, Francis L - CD-01480

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 - 01480

Surname

Bailey

Given Name(s)

Francis L

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Sep 1877

Birthplace

Audubon Co-IA

Enlistment Age

31

Civil Occupation

paper hanger

Date of Enlistment

5 Sep 1909

Enlistment Unit

Band 56th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

154lbs

Identifying Marks

scar-right cheek near mouth

Additional Notes

erect and spare appearance

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, Francis L - CD-01480,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20859.