Blake, Edgar A - CD-03705

Title

Blake, Edgar A - CD-03705

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 - 03705

Surname

Blake

Given Name(s)

Edgar A

Town or City of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Dubuque Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

1 Jul 1897

Enlistment Unit

Co M 4th Reg

Co M 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark 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

“Blake, Edgar A - CD-03705,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23077.