Leik, Charles H - CD-17524

Title

Leik, Charles H - CD-17524

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 - 17524

Surname

Leik

Given Name(s)

Charles H

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Jul 1886

Birthplace

Dubuque Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21
24
25
26
27
28

Civil Occupation

clerk
painter
painter
painter
painter
painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1908
25 May 1911
25 May 1912
25 May 1913
25 May 1914
25 May 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

promoted to second lieutenant 13 Jul 1915

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

“Leik, Charles H - CD-17524,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36857.