Ruff, Edward S - CD-22769
Title
Ruff, Edward S - CD-22769
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 - 22769
Surname
Ruff
Given Name(s)
Edward S
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Manchester-England
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
23
21
21
23
Civil Occupation
candy maker
pharmacist
insurance solicitor
pharmacist
insurance solicitor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
8 Mar 1894
23 Apr 1898
10 Mar 1899
2 Jul 1900
23 Apr 1898
10 Mar 1899
2 Jul 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co L 4th Reg
Co L 4th Reg
Co L 52nd Reg
Co L 52nd Reg
Co L 4th Reg
Co L 52nd Reg
Co L 52nd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
6 Nov 1900
Next of Kin
fath-A W Ruff-Sioux City-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
inability to attend drills
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
“Ruff, Edward S - CD-22769,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42079.