Reifel, Frank J - CD-41517

Title

Reifel, Frank J - CD-41517

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 - 41517

Surname

Reifel

Given Name(s)

Frank J

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Dec 1881

Birthplace

Red Oak-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

student
merchant

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

2 Dec 1899
8 Dec 1902
16 Dec 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co M 51st Reg
Co M 55th Reg
Co M 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1
1

Date of Discharge

3 Mar 1904

Next of Kin

fath-Dan Reifel-Red Oak-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

inability to attend drill due to new business

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

“Reifel, Frank J - CD-41517,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60523.