Bain, Gerald L - CD-01529

Title

Bain, Gerald L - CD-01529

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 - 01529

Surname

Bain

Given Name(s)

Gerald L

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Nov 1896

Birthplace

Trenton-MO

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

22 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st Reg

Next of Kin

par-Mrs E B Hess

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

dark

Hair Color

dark

Weight

125lbs

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

“Bain, Gerald L - CD-01529,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20908.