Ruby, Earl James - CD-22720
Title
Ruby, Earl James - CD-22720
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 - 22720
Surname
Ruby
Given Name(s)
Earl James
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Mar 1891
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
23
24
21
22
23
24
Civil Occupation
woodworker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Date of Enlistment
17 May 1909
28 May 1912
28 May 1913
28 Jul 1914
21 Jul 1915
28 May 1915
23 Aug 1915
28 May 1912
28 May 1913
28 Jul 1914
21 Jul 1915
28 May 1915
23 Aug 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
N C Staff 53rd Reg
Co C 1st Inf
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
N C Staff 53rd Reg
Co C 1st Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
Date of Discharge
28 May 1913
Next of Kin
fath-Charles T Ruby-Cedar Rapids-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
appointed regimental sergeant major-21 Jul 1914
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
“Ruby, Earl James - CD-22720,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42030.