Viles, Sewall C - CD-41949

Title

Viles, Sewall C - CD-41949

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 - 41949

Surname

Viles

Given Name(s)

Sewall C

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Jul 1881

Birthplace

Benton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

19 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light

Weight

165lbs

Additional Notes

elected 2nd lieutenant

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

“Viles, Sewall C - CD-41949,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 15, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60955.