Riley, John W - CD-21768

Title

Riley, John W - CD-21768

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 - 21768

Surname

Riley

Given Name(s)

John W

Town or City of Residence

Clinton

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Dec 1869

Birthplace

Cook Co-IL

Enlistment Age




40

Civil Occupation




cook

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

26 Apr 1898
5 Sep 1899
30 Jun 1906
4 Aug 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co K
Co E Vol
HC 53rd Reg
3rd Hos Det

Years of Enlistment




3

Date of Discharge

20 Oct 1898
3 Apr 1901
22 Jul 1907

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair


fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

165lbs

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

“Riley, John W - CD-21768,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41080.