Lewis, Silas Moton - CD-17774

Title

Lewis, Silas Moton - CD-17774

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 - 17774

Surname

Lewis

Given Name(s)

Silas Moton

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

MO

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

hotel

Date of Enlistment

23 May 1878

Enlistment Unit

Co A Looby Guards

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

“Lewis, Silas Moton - CD-17774,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37106.