Rathke, William Clyde - CD-40718
Title
Rathke, William Clyde - CD-40718
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 - 40718
Surname
Rathke
Given Name(s)
William Clyde
Town or City of Residence
Glenwood
County of Residence
Mills
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Oct 1888
Birthplace
Faulk Co-SD
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
cashier
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
20 May 1913
29 May 1916
12 Sep 1918
29 May 1916
12 Sep 1918
Enlistment Unit
Co I 55th Reg
Co I 3rd Reg
Co 3rd Reg
Co I 3rd Reg
Co 3rd Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
2nd lieutenant 29 May 1916
Camp Pike AR
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
“Rathke, William Clyde - CD-40718,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59899.