Bailey, Walter J - CD-01516

Title

Bailey, Walter J - CD-01516

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 - 01516

Surname

Bailey

Given Name(s)

Walter J

Town or City of Residence

Iowa Falls

County of Residence

Hardin

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Apr 1889

Birthplace

Hardin Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

railway clerk

Date of Enlistment

24 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 2nd Reg

Date of Discharge

23 Jun 1919

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

143lbs

Identifying Marks

scar-upper lip-appendicitis scar

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, Walter J - CD-01516,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20895.