Baker, Claude M - CD-01597

Title

Baker, Claude M - CD-01597

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 - 01597

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Claude M

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Altoona-Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

bank clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

23 Jul 1889

22 Mar 1895

23 Mar 1896

17 Apr 1897

21 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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, Claude M - CD-01597,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20976.