Ballard, Jesse L - CD-01787
Title
Ballard, Jesse L - CD-01787
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 - 01787
Surname
Ballard
Given Name(s)
Jesse L
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Jun 1886
Birthplace
Lucas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
11 May 1907
28 Mar 1913
28 Mar 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55 Reg
Co H 55 Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
ruddy
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark 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, Jesse L - CD-01787,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21165.