Ragsdale, Joseph Gilbert - CD-21488
Title
Ragsdale, Joseph Gilbert - CD-21488
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 - 21488
Surname
Ragsdale
Given Name(s)
Joseph Gilbert
Town or City of Residence
Ames
County of Residence
Story
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Nov 1896
Birthplace
Washington Co-IN
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
1 Feb 1915
29 May 1916
29 May 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co C 55th Reg
C I 2nd Reg
C I 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-W O Ragsdale
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
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
“Ragsdale, Joseph Gilbert - CD-21488,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40802.