Rentz, John - CD-41595

Title

Rentz, John - CD-41595

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 - 41595

Surname

Rentz

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Atlantic

County of Residence

Cass

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Oct 1876

Birthplace

Lee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

electrician

Date of Enlistment

16 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

light blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

155lbs

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

“Rentz, John - CD-41595,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60601.