Ralston, Samuel M - CD-40531
Title
Ralston, Samuel M - CD-40531
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 - 40531
Surname
Ralston
Given Name(s)
Samuel M
Town or City of Residence
Waukon
County of Residence
Allamakee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Oct 1885
Birthplace
Waukon-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
26 Jan 1904
18 Apr 1907
20 Apr 1908
18 Apr 1907
20 Apr 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Willard Ralston
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
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, Samuel M - CD-40531,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59712.