Baker, Elmer - CD-01609
Title
Baker, Elmer - CD-01609
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 - 01609
Surname
Baker
Given Name(s)
Elmer
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Feb 1891
Birthplace
Brown Co-IL
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
6 Aug 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
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, Elmer - CD-01609,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20988.