Ballou, Fred F - CD-01807

Title

Ballou, Fred F - CD-01807

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 - 01807

Surname

Ballou

Given Name(s)

Fred F

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

23 Feb 1882

Birthplace

IL

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Dec 1902
29 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W C Ballou

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Ballou, Fred F - CD-01807,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21185.