McConnell, Ralph E - CD-37837
Title
McConnell, Ralph E - CD-37837
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 - 37837
Surname
McConnell
Given Name(s)
Ralph E
Town or City of Residence
Ames
County of Residence
Story
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Jun 1889
Birthplace
Irwin-Shelby Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
23
24
23
24
Civil Occupation
college student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
1 Dec 1909
15 Mar 1913
15 Mar 1914
15 Mar 1913
15 Mar 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Charles McConnell
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
143lbs
137lbs
140lbs
137lbs
140lbs
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
“McConnell, Ralph E - CD-37837,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57067.