VanDyke, Ralph - CD-28809

Title

VanDyke, Ralph - CD-28809

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 - 28809

Surname

VanDyke

Given Name(s)

Ralph

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Sep 1887

Birthplace

Lucas Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

4 May 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-B R VanDyke

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

127lbs

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

“VanDyke, Ralph - CD-28809,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48102.