Bilz, Christian Theo - CD-03447

Title

Bilz, Christian Theo - CD-03447

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 - 03447

Surname

Bilz

Given Name(s)

Christian Theo

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jan 1885

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

cigar maker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Apr 1905

30 Jun 1919

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Co B 4th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

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

“Bilz, Christian Theo - CD-03447,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22820.