Sheldon, Richard H - CD-24107

Title

Sheldon, Richard H - CD-24107

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 - 24107

Surname

Sheldon

Given Name(s)

Richard H

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Dec 1887

Birthplace

Hardin Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

driver

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

3 Apr 1907
26 Apr 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg
Co C 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Heny M Sheldon

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light brown

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

“Sheldon, Richard H - CD-24107,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43416.