Ralston, Henry M - CD-40524
Title
Ralston, Henry M - CD-40524
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 - 40524
Surname
Ralston
Given Name(s)
Henry M
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 May 1880
Birthplace
Benton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
15
19
22
23
33
19
22
23
33
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
23 Dec 1895
21 Sep 1899
17 Oct 1902
17 Oct 1903
26 Feb 1914
21 Sep 1899
17 Oct 1902
17 Oct 1903
26 Feb 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-James Ralston
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
slate 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.
Collection
Citation
“Ralston, Henry M - CD-40524,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59705.