Ball, Herbert - CD-01760
Title
Ball, Herbert - CD-01760
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 - 01760
Surname
Ball
Given Name(s)
Herbert
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Apr 1892
Birthplace
Marion Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
broommaker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
10 May 1910
10 May 1913
9 May 1916
10 May 1913
9 May 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-R D Ball
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
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.
Collection
Citation
“Ball, Herbert - CD-01760,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21138.