Ratcliff, William C - CD-40697

Title

Ratcliff, William C - CD-40697

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 - 40697

Surname

Ratcliff

Given Name(s)

William C

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 May 1881

Birthplace

Humboldt Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

county attorney

Number of Enlistments

2st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jun 1908
8 Jul 1909
21 Mar 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg
Co M 55th Reg
Co M 55th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light 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

“Ratcliff, William C - CD-40697,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59878.