Laird, Ray W - CD-16676

Title

Laird, Ray W - CD-16676

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 - 16676

Surname

Laird

Given Name(s)

Ray W

Town or City of Residence

Algona

County of Residence

Kossuth

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Aug 1883

Birthplace

Marshall Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21
22
23
26

Civil Occupation

student

clerk
assistant to civil engineer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

4 Dec 1901
12 Dec 1904
4 Jan 1906
4 Jan 1907
18 Jan 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co F 52nd Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-James R Laird

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

red

Additional Notes

1 Jun 1905 promoted to sergeant

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

“Laird, Ray W - CD-16676,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36013.