Pray, Gilbert B - CD-21094

Title

Pray, Gilbert B - CD-21094

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 - 21094

Surname

Pray

Given Name(s)

Gilbert B

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Jun 1884

Birthplace

Fort Dodge-IA

Enlistment Age

18
22
23
24
25

Civil Occupation

meter reader-
repairman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

2 Jun 1903
19 Jun 1906
19 Jun 1907
19 Jun 1908
18 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Band 56th Reg
Band 56th Reg
Band 56th Reg
Band 56th Reg
Band 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1
1
1
1

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

blonde

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

red

Weight

189lbs

Additional Notes

corporal 9 Jun 1905

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

“Pray, Gilbert B - CD-21094,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40409.