Ricketts, Charles - CD-21618
Title
Ricketts, Charles - CD-21618
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 - 21618
Surname
Ricketts
Given Name(s)
Charles
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Apr 1892
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
cabinet maker
laborer
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
17 Feb 1911
17 Mar 1914
4 Jul 1915
17 Mar 1914
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
MG Co 3rd Inf
Co A 55th Reg
MG Co 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Next of Kin
fath-W E Ricketts
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
152lbs
Additional Notes
1915 transferred as private
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
“Ricketts, Charles - CD-21618,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 9, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40931.