Risher, Waldo O - CD-21838

Title

Risher, Waldo O - CD-21838

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 - 21838

Surname

Risher

Given Name(s)

Waldo O

Town or City of Residence

Manchester

County of Residence

Delaware

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Nov 1891

Birthplace

Delaware Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

1 Jan 1913
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co D 53rd Reg
Co H 1st Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark

Weight

155lbs

Additional Notes


transferred

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

“Risher, Waldo O - CD-21838,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41150.