Richards, Sterling J - CD-21514
Title
Richards, Sterling J - CD-21514
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 - 21514
Surname
Richards
Given Name(s)
Sterling J
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
31 Dec 1875
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
24
27
28
29
30
27
28
29
30
Civil Occupation
miller
clerk
clerk
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
prior
4 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1902
4 Apr 1903
4 Apr 1904
5 Apr 1905
4 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1902
4 Apr 1903
4 Apr 1904
5 Apr 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
2
Date of Discharge
2 Feb 1906
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
Weight
176lbs
Additional Notes
corporal-30 Oct 1898
sergeant-4 Apr 1902
inability to attend drill due to new business
sergeant-4 Apr 1902
inability to attend drill due to new business
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, Sterling J - CD-21514,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40828.