Richardson, Edward Ransom - CD-21528

Title

Richardson, Edward Ransom - CD-21528

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 - 21528

Surname

Richardson

Given Name(s)

Edward Ransom

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Aug 1894

Birthplace

Galleton Co-MO

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

26 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Field Hos

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

18 May 1917

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

118lbs

Additional Notes

failure to subscribe-National Defense Oath

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.

Citation

“Richardson, Edward Ransom - CD-21528,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40842.