Rankins, Henry A - CD-40642

Title

Rankins, Henry A - CD-40642

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 - 40642

Surname

Rankins

Given Name(s)

Henry A

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Apr 1892

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IL

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

10 Jun 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

light

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

“Rankins, Henry A - CD-40642,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59823.