Watkins, Ray O - CD-29411

Title

Watkins, Ray O - CD-29411

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 - 29411

Surname

Watkins

Given Name(s)

Ray O

Town or City of Residence

Ames

County of Residence

Story

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Jun 1891

Birthplace

Hardin Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

20 Dec 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co C 50th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-O H Watkins

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

Weight

135lbs

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

“Watkins, Ray O - CD-29411,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48699.