Strain, Randall W - CD-26862

Title

Strain, Randall W - CD-26862

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 - 26862

Surname

Strain

Given Name(s)

Randall W

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Nov 1893

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

19 May 1915
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg
Co C 2nd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

6ft

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

152lbs

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

“Strain, Randall W - CD-26862,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 24, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46162.