Baker, Myer G - CD-01659

Title

Baker, Myer G - CD-01659

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 - 01659

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Myer G

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

sealer

Date of Enlistment

9 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Btry F 1st FA

Next of Kin

fath-Myer G Baker-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

employer-Northwestern railroad

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, Myer G - CD-01659,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21038.