Ballard, Herbert M - CD-01786
Title
Ballard, Herbert M - CD-01786
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 - 01786
Surname
Ballard
Given Name(s)
Herbert M
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Nov 1896
Birthplace
Ottumwa-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
engineer
Date of Enlistment
26 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A Engr
Next of Kin
fath-J A Ballard-Ottumwa-IA
Height
5ft 7in
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
“Ballard, Herbert M - CD-01786,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21164.