Wilson, Ralph H - CD-30724

Title

Wilson, Ralph H - CD-30724

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 - 30724

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

Ralph H

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Sep 1881

Birthplace

Buchanan Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

8 Feb 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

4 May 1912

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Lida Wilson-Independence-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

140lbs

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

“Wilson, Ralph H - CD-30724,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50008.