Ritter, Joseph - CD-21877
Title
Ritter, Joseph - CD-21877
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 - 21877
Surname
Ritter
Given Name(s)
Joseph
Town or City of Residence
Fort Madison
County of Residence
Lee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Oct 1890
Birthplace
Lee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
butcher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
16 Oct 1908
23 Mar 1912
23 Mar 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co A 54th Reg
Co A 54th Reg
Co A 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Next of Kin
fath-August Ritter-Fort Madison-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
150lbs
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, Joseph - CD-21877,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41189.