Balcom, Daniel H - CD-01694
Title
Balcom, Daniel H - CD-01694
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 - 01694
Surname
Balcom
Given Name(s)
Daniel H
Town or City of Residence
Independence
County of Residence
Buchanan
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Nov 1885
Birthplace
Delaware Co-IA
Enlistment Age
25
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
4 Jan 1909
9 Oct 1911
9 Oct 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark
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
“Balcom, Daniel H - CD-01694,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21073.