Ricketts, David Alter - CD-21621
Title
Ricketts, David Alter - CD-21621
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 - 21621
Surname
Ricketts
Given Name(s)
David Alter
Town or City of Residence
Fairfield
County of Residence
Jefferson
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 May 1873
Birthplace
Coshocton-OH
Enlistment Age
24
25
28
31
32
25
28
31
32
Civil Occupation
Steam Fitter
mail carrier
mail carrier
mail carrier
mail carrier
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
10 Jul 1897
21 Feb 1899
21 Feb 1902
22 Feb 1905
27 Mar 1906
21 Feb 1899
21 Feb 1902
22 Feb 1905
27 Mar 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Weight
155lbs
Additional Notes
elected 2nd lieutenant-16 Mar 1908
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
“Ricketts, David Alter - CD-21621,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 26, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/40934.