Ralston, Raymond W - CD-40530

Title

Ralston, Raymond W - CD-40530

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 - 40530

Surname

Ralston

Given Name(s)

Raymond W

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Feb 1888

Birthplace

MO

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

fireman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 Feb 1914
26 Jun 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg
Co H 54th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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.

Citation

“Ralston, Raymond W - CD-40530,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59711.