Ricksher, Charles - CD-21633
Title
Ricksher, Charles - CD-21633
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 - 21633
Surname
Ricksher
Given Name(s)
Charles
Town or City of Residence
Fairfield
County of Residence
Jefferson
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Fairfield-IA
Enlistment Age
18
19
22
19
22
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 Dec 1896
21 Feb 1899
16 Sep 1901
21 Feb 1899
16 Sep 1901
Enlistment Unit
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 50th Reg
NC Staff 50th Reg
Co M 50th Reg
NC Staff 50th Reg
Date of Discharge
11 May 1904
Next of Kin
fath-Joseph Risksher-Fairfield-IA
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
appointed ordnance sergeant-31 Aug 1901
permanent removal from state
permanent removal from state
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
“Ricksher, Charles - CD-21633,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 26, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/40946.