Wickersham, S Leighton - CD-30188

Title

Wickersham, S Leighton - CD-30188

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 - 30188

Surname

Wickersham

Given Name(s)

S Leighton

Town or City of Residence

Guss

County of Residence

Taylor

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19
21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 May 1898
16 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Date of Discharge

2 Nov 1899

Next of Kin

fath-J W Wickersham-Guss-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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.

Citation

“Wickersham, S Leighton - CD-30188,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 28, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49476.