Allen, Ralph - CD-00458

Title

Allen, Ralph - CD-00458

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 - 00458

Surname

Allen

Given Name(s)

Ralph

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Mar 1888

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

12 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs C E Allen

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

145lbs

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

“Allen, Ralph - CD-00458,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 18, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19843.