Baker, Alva - CD-01573
Title
Baker, Alva - CD-01573
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 - 01573
Surname
Baker
Given Name(s)
Alva
Town or City of Residence
Newton
County of Residence
Jasper
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Jasper Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
21 Feb 1898
7 Mar 1899
7 Mar 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co L 2nd Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Next of Kin
gard-Mrs Ellen Baker
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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
“Baker, Alva - CD-01573,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20952.