Messersmith, Ralph - CD-34096
Title
Messersmith, Ralph - CD-34096
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 - 34096
Surname
Messersmith
Given Name(s)
Ralph
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Nov 1883
Birthplace
Champagne-IL
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
baker
restaurant employee
restaurant employee
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
22 Apr 1903
22 Apr 1906
22 Apr 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
Next of Kin
fath-Milton Messersmith
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Messersmith, Ralph - CD-34096,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53364.