Smith, Rufus M - CD-25200

Title

Smith, Rufus M - CD-25200

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 - 25200

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Rufus M

Town or City of Residence

Givin

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Mahaska Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

6 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co H 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-O E Smith-Givin-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

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

“Smith, Rufus M - CD-25200,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44502.