Baker, Birt R - CD-01581

Title

Baker, Birt R - CD-01581

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 - 01581

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Birt R

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Oct 1876

Birthplace

Phillips Co-KS

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

8 Jan 1895
9 Jan 1898
13 Dec 1899
6 Jan 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S W Baker

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light 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.

Citation

“Baker, Birt R - CD-01581,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20960.