Lawson, Sylvester - CD-17249

Title

Lawson, Sylvester - CD-17249

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 - 17249

Surname

Lawson

Given Name(s)

Sylvester

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Apr 1887

Birthplace

Montgomery Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

23 Aug 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg

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

“Lawson, Sylvester - CD-17249,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36583.