Leighton, Lewis L - CD-17519
Title
Leighton, Lewis L - CD-17519
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 - 17519
Surname
Leighton
Given Name(s)
Lewis L
Town or City of Residence
Iowa City
County of Residence
Johnson
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Jul 1892
Birthplace
Washington Co-IA
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
14 Aug 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co A Engrs
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Jane Leighton-Iowa City-IA
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
promoted to corporal 12 Jul 1916
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.
Collection
Citation
“Leighton, Lewis L - CD-17519,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36852.