Paxton, Leon - CD-19675
Title
Paxton, Leon - CD-19675
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 - 19675
Surname
Paxton
Given Name(s)
Leon
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Oct 1887
Birthplace
Montour-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
6 Jan 1902
28 Oct 1905
28 Oct 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co I 52nd Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Alvin P Paxton-Boone-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Eye Color
grey
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
“Paxton, Leon - CD-19675,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 14, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39000.