VanSlyke, John J - CD-28871

Title

VanSlyke, John J - CD-28871

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 - 28871

Surname

VanSlyke

Given Name(s)

John J

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Aug 1886

Birthplace

Hennepin-MN

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

2 May 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs D VanSlyke

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

160lbs

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

“VanSlyke, John J - CD-28871,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48164.