Silknitter, Richard O - CD-24510
Title
Silknitter, Richard O - CD-24510
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 - 24510
Surname
Silknitter
Given Name(s)
Richard O
Town or City of Residence
Centerville
County of Residence
Appanoose
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Oct 1887
Birthplace
Centerville-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
15 Jun 1906
19 Aug 1908
19 Aug 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-B F Silknitter
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Silknitter, Richard O - CD-24510,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43815.