Plotner, Ralph O - CD-20693
Title
Plotner, Ralph O - CD-20693
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 - 20693
Surname
Plotner
Given Name(s)
Ralph O
Town or City of Residence
Gowrie
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Champaign-IL
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
3 May 1917
21 Aug 1917
21 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co G 2nd Inf
MG Co 3rd Inf
MG Co 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs H Plotner-Gowrie-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
transfer as private
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
“Plotner, Ralph O - CD-20693,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40009.