Leith, Sylvester P - CD-17539
Title
Leith, Sylvester P - CD-17539
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 - 17539
Surname
Leith
Given Name(s)
Sylvester P
Town or City of Residence
Columbus Jct
County of Residence
Louisa
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Mar 1889
Birthplace
Fayette Co-IL
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
painter
Date of Enlistment
22 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co K 1st Reg
Date of Discharge
15 Jan 1917
Next of Kin
fath-S P Leith-Faring-IL
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
Mexican Border Service
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
“Leith, Sylvester P - CD-17539,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36872.