Balzer, Clarence E - CD-01818

Title

Balzer, Clarence E - CD-01818

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 - 01818

Surname

Balzer

Given Name(s)

Clarence E

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Jul 1888

Birthplace

Des Moines Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

apprentice stonecutter

Date of Enlistment

4 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-John Balzer

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Balzer, Clarence E - CD-01818,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21196.