Seyl, Louis - CD-23887

Title

Seyl, Louis - CD-23887

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 - 23887

Surname

Seyl

Given Name(s)

Louis

Town or City of Residence

Delmar

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Kings Co-NY

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

12 May 1898
17 Jan 1900
2 Jul 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co M 49th Reg
Co M 49th Reg
Co M 49th Reg

Date of Discharge

13 May 1899

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark 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

“Seyl, Louis - CD-23887,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 22, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/43197.