Rypka, Frank E - CD-23015
Title
Rypka, Frank E - CD-23015
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 - 23015
Surname
Rypka
Given Name(s)
Frank E
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Oct 1895
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
boiler helper
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
9 May 1914
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co H 53rd Reg
Co D 1st Inf
Co D 1st Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-F W Rypka-Cedar Rapids-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
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
“Rypka, Frank E - CD-23015,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42325.