Baker, James Walter - CD-01648

Title

Baker, James Walter - CD-01648

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 - 01648

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

James Walter

Town or City of Residence

Columbus Jct

County of Residence

Louisa

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Feb 1898

Birthplace

Louisa Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Date of Enlistment

30 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co K 1st Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J G Baker

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light

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, James Walter - CD-01648,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21027.