Somme, Ralph H - CD-25515

Title

Somme, Ralph H - CD-25515

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 - 25515

Surname

Somme

Given Name(s)

Ralph H

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Mar 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

28 Jul 1903
28 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Thomas Somme-Ida Grove-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

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

“Somme, Ralph H - CD-25515,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 30, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44816.