Baker, Henry T - CD-01639

Title

Baker, Henry T - CD-01639

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 - 01639

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Henry T

Town or City of Residence

Fort Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

2 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co H 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Catherine Baker-Fort Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

swarthy

Eye Color

brown

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.

Citation

“Baker, Henry T - CD-01639,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21018.