Brayton, Ralph W - CD-04762
Title
Brayton, Ralph W - CD-04762
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 - 04762
Surname
Brayton
Given Name(s)
Ralph W
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Aug 1886
Birthplace
Black Hawk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 May 1905
17 May 1912
17 May 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co B 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Nelson Brayton
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
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.
Collection
Citation
“Brayton, Ralph W - CD-04762,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24125.