Richardson, Leon Franklin - CD-21546

Title

Richardson, Leon Franklin - CD-21546

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 - 21546

Surname

Richardson

Given Name(s)

Leon Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Estherville

County of Residence

Emmet

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Feb 1877

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

30

Civil Occupation

physician and surgeon

Date of Enlistment

7 Jun 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

elected 1st lieutenant

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, Leon Franklin - CD-21546,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40860.