Sylvester, John W - CD-27533
Title
Sylvester, John W - CD-27533
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 - 27533
Surname
Sylvester
Given Name(s)
John W
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Albia-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
plasterer
Date of Enlistment
8 Oct 1918
Enlistment Unit
Co L 4th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-W F Sylvester-mom-Colhanne Sylvester-Ottumwa-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
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
“Sylvester, John W - CD-27533,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46827.