Peirce, Richard J - CD-19850
Title
Peirce, Richard J - CD-19850
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 - 19850
Surname
Peirce
Given Name(s)
Richard J
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Aug 1879
Birthplace
Sioux Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
28
30
33
28
30
33
Civil Occupation
clerk
clerk
clerk
steel worker
clerk
clerk
steel worker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
13 July 1904
29 May 1907
26 Jan 1909
23 Feb 1912
29 May 1907
26 Jan 1909
23 Feb 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co L 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg
HC 56th Reg
N C Staff 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg
HC 56th Reg
N C Staff 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
6ft 1in
6ft 2in
6ft 2in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Weight
165lbs
Additional Notes
transferred-appointed color sergeant 20 May 1910
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
“Peirce, Richard J - CD-19850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39175.