Perkins, Ransom T - CD-19973
Title
Perkins, Ransom T - CD-19973
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 - 19973
Surname
Perkins
Given Name(s)
Ransom T
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Oct 1884
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
2 Feb 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
30 May 1903
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
30 May 1903-willful absence drill-insubordination
objection-to re-enlistment
objection-to re-enlistment
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
“Perkins, Ransom T - CD-19973,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 12, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39298.