Kent, Ralph E - CD-15788

Title

Kent, Ralph E - CD-15788

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 - 15788

Surname

Kent

Given Name(s)

Ralph E

Town or City of Residence

Tipton

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Jul 1880

Birthplace

Tipton-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

25 Sep 1899

25 Sep 1902

28 Sep 1905

28 Sep 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co F 49th Reg

Co F 49th Reg

Co F 53rd Reg

Co F 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-George O Kent

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

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.

Citation

“Kent, Ralph E - CD-15788,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35127.