Smith, Sylvester - CD-25217
Title
Smith, Sylvester - CD-25217
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 - 25217
Surname
Smith
Given Name(s)
Sylvester
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
County of Residence
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Dec 1891
Birthplace
Warren Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
7 Apr 1913
9 Jun 1916
9 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co K 54th Reg
1st Sep Co
1st Sep Co
Next of Kin
wife- Frances A Smith
dau-Doris M Smithson
dau-Doris M Smithson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
red
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
“Smith, Sylvester - CD-25217,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44519.