Trafton, Ray E - CD-28387
Title
Trafton, Ray E - CD-28387
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 - 28387
Surname
Trafton
Given Name(s)
Ray E
Town or City of Residence
Newton
County of Residence
Jasper
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Dec 1885
Birthplace
Audubon-IA
Enlistment Age
18
19
19
Civil Occupation
student
baker
baker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
8 Feb 1904
12 Jul 1906
12 Jul 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
24 Aug 1905
Next of Kin
fath-Frank Trafton-Newton-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
discharged 1905-business interferes with military duties-appointed corporal orderly-16 Jul 1906
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
“Trafton, Ray E - CD-28387,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47680.