Blake, Gerald O - CD-03711

Title

Blake, Gerald O - CD-03711

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 - 03711

Surname

Blake

Given Name(s)

Gerald O

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Apr 1890

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student-reporter

Date of Enlistment

16 Jun 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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, Gerald O - CD-03711,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23083.