Watson, Ralph M - CD-29435

Title

Watson, Ralph M - CD-29435

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 - 29435

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

Ralph M

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

photographer

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co G 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Blanche V Watson- fath-dead

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Watson, Ralph M - CD-29435,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48723.