Richardson, Willis L - CD-21561

Title

Richardson, Willis L - CD-21561

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 - 21561

Surname

Richardson

Given Name(s)

Willis L

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Dec 1885

Birthplace

Kietsburg-IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

9 May 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

28 Sep 1905

Next of Kin

mom-Emma Richardson-Burlington-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

permanent removal from home station

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, Willis L - CD-21561,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40875.