Townsend, Leroy J - CD-28357
Title
Townsend, Leroy J - CD-28357
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 - 28357
Surname
Townsend
Given Name(s)
Leroy J
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Lehigh-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
merchant
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
24 Jun 1898
4 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Inf
Co G 52nd Inf
Date of Discharge
30 Oct 1898
14 Sep 1901
14 Sep 1901
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
discharged 1901-removal from company station
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
“Townsend, Leroy J - CD-28357,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47650.