Shelton, Sylvester - CD-24121
Title
Shelton, Sylvester - CD-24121
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 - 24121
Surname
Shelton
Given Name(s)
Sylvester
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Chariton-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
painter
Date of Enlistment
1 Mar 1902
Enlistment Unit
Co H 50th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Caleb Shelton
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Shelton, Sylvester - CD-24121,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/43430.