Smith, William Ray - CD-25277
Title
Smith, William Ray - CD-25277
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 - 25277
Surname
Smith
Given Name(s)
William Ray
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
Des Moines
Des Moines
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
5 Feb 1867
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
musician
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Date of Enlistment
30 Apr 1895
3 Nov 1897
27 Jan 1899
18 Jun 1900
10 Feb 1902
22 Feb 1905
10 Jun 1911
3 Nov 1897
27 Jan 1899
18 Jun 1900
10 Feb 1902
22 Feb 1905
10 Jun 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 50th Reg
Band 50th Reg
Band 50th Reg
Band 54th Reg
Band 56th Reg
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 50th Reg
Band 50th Reg
Band 50th Reg
Band 54th Reg
Band 56th Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
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
“Smith, William Ray - CD-25277,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44579.