McElderry, Ralph T - CD-40192
Title
McElderry, Ralph T - CD-40192
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 - 40192
Surname
McElderry
Given Name(s)
Ralph T
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
31 Dec 1891
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
power man-IA Telephone Co
Date of Enlistment
27 Feb 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-T W McElderry
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
ruddy
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
135lbs
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
“McElderry, Ralph T - CD-40192,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59379.