Birch, Henry Arthur - CD-03476
Title
Birch, Henry Arthur - CD-03476
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 - 03476
Surname
Birch
Given Name(s)
Henry Arthur
Town or City of Residence
Marengo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 May 1897
5 May 1899
5 May 1899
Birthplace
Iowa Co-IA
Marengo-IA
Marengo-IA
Enlistment Age
18
17
17
Civil Occupation
farmer
tanner
tanner
Date of Enlistment
28 Mar 1916
4 Aug 1916
4 Aug 1916
Enlistment Unit
Trp A 1st Reg Cav
Height
5ft 7in
5ft 9in
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
fair
fair
Eye Color
brown
brown
brown
Hair Color
brown
black
black
Additional Notes
first enlistment rejected due to age -returned in fall with father to enlist
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.
Collection
Citation
“Birch, Henry Arthur - CD-03476,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22848.