Laughlin, Ransom C - CD-17144

Title

Laughlin, Ransom C - CD-17144

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 - 17144

Surname

Laughlin

Given Name(s)

Ransom C

Town or City of Residence

Danville

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Bunfield-IL

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

14 Dec 1917

Next of Kin

fath-William Laughlin-Danville-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

black

Eye Color

black

Hair Color

dark

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

“Laughlin, Ransom C - CD-17144,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36478.