Cooney, Sylvester V - CD-08241

Title

Cooney, Sylvester V - CD-08241

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 - 08241

Surname

Cooney

Given Name(s)

Sylvester V

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Dec 1879

Birthplace

Adams Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

farmer

contractor

carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

16 Mar 1903
14 Apr 1906
19 Apr 1907
26 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

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.

Citation

“Cooney, Sylvester V - CD-08241,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27594.