Rittmer, John - CD-21881

Title

Rittmer, John - CD-21881

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 - 21881

Surname

Rittmer

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 May 1883

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

teamster

Date of Enlistment

13 Jan 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

180lbs

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

“Rittmer, John - CD-21881,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41193.