McVay, Ralph - CD-33726

Title

McVay, Ralph - CD-33726

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 - 33726

Surname

McVay

Given Name(s)

Ralph

Town or City of Residence

Eagle Grove

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

26 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

MG Co 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

gfath-L S McVay-New Virginia-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“McVay, Ralph - CD-33726,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 25, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/52995.