Pray, Louie C - CD-21091
Title
Pray, Louie C - CD-21091
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 - 21091
Surname
Pray
Given Name(s)
Louie C
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
7 Dec 1881
Birthplace
Fort Dodge-IA
Enlistment Age
15
18
19
20
21
18
19
20
21
Civil Occupation
student
railroad man
railroad man
railroad man
railroad man
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
1 Jul 1895
5 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1900
4 Apr 1901
2 Jun 1903
5 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1900
4 Apr 1901
2 Jun 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co G 4th Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Band 56th Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Band 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
Date of Discharge
15 Aug 1904
Next of Kin
fath-W L Pray-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
appointed drum major 11 Jun 1903
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
“Pray, Louie C - CD-21091,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40406.