Baker, Ben - CD-01580
Title
Baker, Ben - CD-01580
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 - 01580
Surname
Baker
Given Name(s)
Ben
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Nov 1870
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
31
Civil Occupation
mason
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
13 Dec 1899
10 Mar 1894
10 Jan 1903
10 Mar 1894
10 Jan 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
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
“Baker, Ben - CD-01580,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20959.