Baxter, Murl Clayton - CD-02429

Title

Baxter, Murl Clayton - CD-02429

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 - 02429

Surname

Baxter

Given Name(s)

Murl Clayton

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

31 May 1891

Birthplace

Granite Falls-MN

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

box maker

Date of Enlistment

Co C 53rd Reg

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-C H Baxter

Height

6ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

light blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Baxter, Murl Clayton - CD-02429,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21805.