Baird, Melvin D - CD-01559
Title
Baird, Melvin D - CD-01559
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 - 01559
Surname
Baird
Given Name(s)
Melvin D
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Fayette-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
2 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co C 1st Reg
Next of Kin
step-fath-Harry Golden-Cedar Rapids-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Baird, Melvin D - CD-01559,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20938.