Laird, Ralph J - CD-16675
Title
Laird, Ralph J - CD-16675
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 - 16675
Surname
Laird
Given Name(s)
Ralph J
Town or City of Residence
Algona
County of Residence
Kossuth
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Feb 1885
Birthplace
Marshall Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
student
post office clerk
post office clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
12 May 1903
12 May 1906
12 May 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J R Laird-Algona-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
12 May 1903-corporal sergeant
14 Jul 1915-1st lieutenant battalion
3 Jun 1916-adjutant-2nd Inf
14 Jul 1915-1st lieutenant battalion
3 Jun 1916-adjutant-2nd Inf
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
“Laird, Ralph J - CD-16675,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36012.