Ballard, John - CD-01788

Title

Ballard, John - CD-01788

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 - 01788

Surname

Ballard

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Winterset

County of Residence

Madison

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Apr 1881

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

12 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co G 55th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Ballard, John - CD-01788,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21166.