Ritter, John H - CD-21876
Title
Ritter, John H - CD-21876
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 - 21876
Surname
Ritter
Given Name(s)
John H
Town or City of Residence
Fort Madison
County of Residence
Lee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Sep 1888
Birthplace
Lee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
24
26
24
26
Civil Occupation
butcher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
3 Feb 1910
13 Feb 1913
2 Aug 1915
13 Feb 1913
2 Aug 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co A 54th Reg
Co A 54th Reg
Co I 1st Reg
Co A 54th Reg
Co I 1st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
160lbs
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
“Ritter, John H - CD-21876,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41188.