Barker, Orville D - CD-01971

Title

Barker, Orville D - CD-01971

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 - 01971

Surname

Barker

Given Name(s)

Orville D

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Jan 1888

Birthplace

Schuyler Co-MO

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

13 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J L Barker

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Barker, Orville D - CD-01971,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21347.