Peckham, Howard D - CD-19819

Title

Peckham, Howard D - CD-19819

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 - 19819

Surname

Peckham

Given Name(s)

Howard D

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Jan 1882

Birthplace

Adams-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

rural mail clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

19 July 1909
30 Jul 1912
30 Jun 1913
20 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Reg

Date of Discharge

30 Jun 1913

Height

6ft

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

162lbs

Additional Notes

discharged as 2nd lieutenant

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

“Peckham, Howard D - CD-19819,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39144.