Bowlsby, Leonard W - CD-04378
Title
Bowlsby, Leonard W - CD-04378
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 - 04378
Surname
Bowlsby
Given Name(s)
Leonard W
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
31 Jan 1884
Birthplace
Osceola-IA
Enlistment Age
19
18
19
18
19
Civil Occupation
lamp lighter
clerk
streetcar conductor
clerk
streetcar conductor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
16 Jul 1900
10 Dec 1901
19 Jan 1903
10 Dec 1901
19 Jan 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co A 51st Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
20 Dec 1902
Next of Kin
fath-Leonard W Bowlsby
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
discharged as a musician
new business prevents him from attending drill
new business prevents him from attending drill
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
“Bowlsby, Leonard W - CD-04378,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23746.