Richards, Rush C - CD-21511
Title
Richards, Rush C - CD-21511
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 - 21511
Surname
Richards
Given Name(s)
Rush C
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 May 1883
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
19
22
19
22
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
22 Jun 1901
19 May 1902
22 May 1905
19 May 1902
22 May 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co C 49th Reg
Co C 49th Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 49th Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
21 Aug 1905
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
hazel
Hair Color
brown
Weight
145lbs
Additional Notes
1905 discharge-leaving the state
leaving the state
leaving the state
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
“Richards, Rush C - CD-21511,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40825.