Risum, Herman A - CD-21854

Title

Risum, Herman A - CD-21854

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 - 21854

Surname

Risum

Given Name(s)

Herman A

Town or City of Residence

Algona

County of Residence

Kossuth

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Jun 1876

Birthplace

WI

Enlistment Age

22
25
28

Civil Occupation

barber

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

15 Mar 1899
4 Dec 1901
3 Jan 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co F 52nd Reg
Co F 52nd Reg
Co F 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3
3

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

130lbs

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

“Risum, Herman A - CD-21854,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41166.