Letson, Jay - CD-17676

Title

Letson, Jay - CD-17676

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 - 17676

Surname

Letson

Given Name(s)

Jay

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

salesman

Date of Enlistment

14 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co K 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Letson, Jay - CD-17676,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37008.