Boylen, Sylvester S - CD-04496
Title
Boylen, Sylvester S - CD-04496
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 - 04496
Surname
Boylen
Given Name(s)
Sylvester S
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
WV
Enlistment Age
31
Civil Occupation
metal worker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
14 Jun 1897
5 Mar 1900
5 Mar 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co A 3rd Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
light brown
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
“Boylen, Sylvester S - CD-04496,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23863.