Van Slyke, Lester T. - TAPS-2187

Title

Van Slyke, Lester T. - TAPS-2187

Subject

Spanish American War veterans; Military death notices; United Spanish War Veterans (U.S.W.V.); Iowa genealogy

Description

Index entry for a Spanish American War veteran whose death was reported through a United Spanish War Veterans TAPS notice. Each item reflects the information included in the index entry, including the veteran’s name and death date. The original TAPS notice contains additional handwritten details such as service information, residence, marital status, burial location, and camp reporting data.

Identifier

TAPS-2187

Surname

Van Slyke

Given Name(s)

Lester

Middle Name

T.

Death Date

Sunday, May 22, 1955

Access Instructions

Researchers may view the original TAPS notice by visiting the Iowa Genealogical Society Library in Des Moines. Those unable to visit may request that a librarian retrieve the document and provide a copy by mail or email. Fees may apply for research, duplication, and delivery.

Citation

“Van Slyke, Lester T. - TAPS-2187,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/70547.