Preston, Richard A - CD-21134
Title
Preston, Richard A - CD-21134
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 - 21134
Surname
Preston
Given Name(s)
Richard A
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Apr 1883
Birthplace
Blue Earth Co-MN
Enlistment Age
33
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co D 1st Inf
Co D 3rd Inf
Co D 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
friend-J F Waterbury-Cedar Rapids-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
185lbs
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Preston, Richard A - CD-21134,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40448.