Peterson, Rutherford - CD-20258
Title
Peterson, Rutherford - CD-20258
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 - 20258
Surname
Peterson
Given Name(s)
Rutherford
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Dec 1896
Birthplace
Benton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
20
20
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Feb 1915
21 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
21 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co G 53rd Reg
Co C 1st Inf
Co A 3rd Inf
Co C 1st Inf
Co A 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
7 June 1915
Next of Kin
mom-Martha Peterson-Vinton-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
Weight
135lbs
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
“Peterson, Rutherford - CD-20258,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39582.