Retherford, Leon A - CD-41606
Title
Retherford, Leon A - CD-41606
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 - 41606
Surname
Retherford
Given Name(s)
Leon A
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 May 1889
Birthplace
Lucas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
18 Jan 1910
15 Apr 1913
15 Apr 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
Next of Kin
fath-F E Retherford-Chariton-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
178lbs
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
“Retherford, Leon A - CD-41606,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60612.