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Soldier's FormHonorable
Discharge from the United States Army
This is to Certify,
that: Torleif M. Rickansrud, 5290183, Private, S.A.T.C.,
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
The United States Army, as a Testimonial of Honest and
Faithful Service, is hereby Honorably Discharged from the
military service of the United States by reason of:
Expiration term of service
Said Torlief M. Rickansrud was born in Waukon in the
State of Iowa. When enlisted he was 19 years of age, and
by occupation a Farmer. He had Blue eyes, Dark hair, Fair
complexion and was 6 feet 1 inches in height.
Given under my hand at Decorah, Iowa this 10th day of
December, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen.
(signed) Harold H. Fisher, 1st Lt. Inf U.S.A., Commanding
ENLISTMENT
RECORD
Name: Torleif M.
Rickansrud, 5290183
Grade: Private
Enlisted: Oct. 28, 1918, at Decorah, Iowa
Serving in First enlistment period at date of discharge
Prior service: None
Noncommissioned officer: No
Marksmanship, gunner qualification or rating: Not
qualified
Horsemanship: Not mounted
Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: None
Knowledge of any vocation: Farmer
Wounds received in service: None
Physical condition when discharged: Good
Typhoid prophylaxis completed: November 2, 1918
Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed: November 2, 1918
Married or Single: Single
Character: Excellent
Remarks: No A.W.O.L. No absence under G.O. 31, 1912 or
G.O. 45, 1914. Entitled to travel pay to Decorah, Iowa
(Signature of Soldier) Torleif M. Rikansrud
(Signed) Harold H. Fisher, 1st Lt. Inf. U.S.A.,
Commanding S.A.T.C. Luther College
Filed for Record this 4th day of April, 1919
Handwritten notations on the document:
Chicago, Ill., Dec 11, 1918
Paid in full $11.00
E.V. Murry, Maj. QMC
