Babcock, Lewis V - CD-33416
Title
Babcock, Lewis V - CD-33416
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 - 33416
Surname
Babcock
Given Name(s)
Lewis V
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Falls
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Oct 1890
Birthplace
Butler Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
23
25
23
25
Civil Occupation
clerk
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
1 Aug 1911
1 Aug 1916
1 Aug 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co M 53rd Inf
Co F 1st Inf
Co F 1st Inf
Next of Kin
mom-Clara A Babcock - Cedar Falls, IA-fath-W H Babcock - 51 W 2nd Street-Cedar Falls-IA
Height
5ft 6in
5ft 6in
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Weight
160lbs
172lbs
172lbs
Additional Notes
good appearance - good
excellent character
promoted 24 Jun 1916 to sergeant
excellent character
promoted 24 Jun 1916 to sergeant
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
“Babcock, Lewis V - CD-33416,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/52692.