Rathbun, Ernest - CD-40711
Title
Rathbun, Ernest - CD-40711
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 - 40711
Surname
Rathbun
Given Name(s)
Ernest
Town or City of Residence
Ida Grove
County of Residence
Ida
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Sep 1897
Birthplace
Ida Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
15 Feb 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co B 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-W C Rathbun
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Rathbun, Ernest - CD-40711,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59892.