Bertholf, Cheney Litton - CD-03279

Title

Bertholf, Cheney Litton - CD-03279

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 - 03279

Surname

Bertholf

Given Name(s)

Cheney Litton

Town or City of Residence

Winterset

County of Residence

Madison

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Feb 1891

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
25

Civil Occupation

student

pharmacist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Feb 1909

13 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co G 55th Reg

Co C 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

par-J L Bertholf-Winterset-IA

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

196lbs

Identifying Marks

scar-left side of neck

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

“Bertholf, Cheney Litton - CD-03279,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22653.