Patton, Ralph Alton - CD-19617
Title
Patton, Ralph Alton - CD-19617
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 - 19617
Surname
Patton
Given Name(s)
Ralph Alton
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Feb 1888
Birthplace
Pewaukee-Waukesha-WI
Enlistment Age
23
27
33
27
33
Civil Occupation
chemist
salesman
insurance sales
salesman
insurance sales
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
1 Jan 1912
8 Dec 1915
15 Jun 1921
8 Dec 1915
15 Jun 1921
Enlistment Unit
Co A 56th Inf
Co A 2nd Inf
124th Inf
Co A 2nd Inf
124th Inf
Next of Kin
wife-Mrs Hazel Patton
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Patton, Ralph Alton - CD-19617,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 14, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38942.