Simpkins, Leo J - CD-24601

Title

Simpkins, Leo J - CD-24601

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 - 24601

Surname

Simpkins

Given Name(s)

Leo J

Town or City of Residence

Oxford

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Feb 1893

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

1 Jun 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co C 1st Reg

Next of Kin

sis-Jennie Simpkins-Oxford-IA

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Simpkins, Leo J - CD-24601,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43906.