VanPatten, Leigh E - CD-28861
Title
VanPatten, Leigh E - CD-28861
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 - 28861
Surname
VanPatten
Given Name(s)
Leigh E
Town or City of Residence
Fairfield
County of Residence
Jefferson
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Feb 1886
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
23 Mar 1905
16 Apr 1906
16 Apr 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Next of Kin
gard-Frank Light
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
170lbs
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
“VanPatten, Leigh E - CD-28861,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48154.