Beardsley, Ralph I - CD-02532

Title

Beardsley, Ralph I - CD-02532

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 - 02532

Surname

Beardsley

Given Name(s)

Ralph I

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Nov 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Apr 1903

7 Apr 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg
Co M 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-L M Beardsley

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

light 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

“Beardsley, Ralph I - CD-02532,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21908.