Sherman, Ralph Waite - CD-24181

Title

Sherman, Ralph Waite - CD-24181

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 - 24181

Surname

Sherman

Given Name(s)

Ralph Waite

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

County of Residence

Jackson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Nov 1891

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

porter

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co M 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs W A Sherman

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Sherman, Ralph Waite - CD-24181,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43490.