Reding, Jacob J - CD-40804

Title

Reding, Jacob J - CD-40804

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 - 40804

Surname

Reding

Given Name(s)

Jacob J

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Oct 1891

Birthplace

Dubuque Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

hotel train porter

Date of Enlistment

12 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-John G Reding

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

132lbs

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

“Reding, Jacob J - CD-40804,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59978.