Baker, Ray Alexander - CD-01669

Title

Baker, Ray Alexander - CD-01669

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 - 01669

Surname

Baker

Given Name(s)

Ray Alexander

Town or City of Residence

Clinton

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Feb 1890

Birthplace

Whiteside Co-IL

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

machinist
boiler maker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

7 Mar 1910
23 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 11in
5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light
auburn

Identifying Marks

scar left toe

Additional Notes

no mother or father

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, Ray Alexander - CD-01669,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21048.