Bailey, John William - CD-01497

Title

Bailey, John William - CD-01497

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 - 01497

Surname

Bailey

Given Name(s)

John William

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Iowa City-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

21 Jan 1901

21 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co I 50th Reg
Hos Det

Next of Kin

fath-M A Bailey

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes


promoted to sergeant June 1904

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, John William - CD-01497,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20876.