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Soldier's FormHonorable
Discharge from the United States Army
This is to Certify,
that: Austin James Riley - 5250748, Pvt. Company B.
Section S.A.T.C., Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa
The United States Army, as a Testimonial of Honest and
Faithful Service, is hereby Honorably Discharged from the
military service of the United States by reason of:
Expiration Term of Service
Said Austin James Riley was born in Waukon in the State
of Iowa. When enlisted he was 20 years of age, and by
occupation a Farmer. He had Brown eyes, Black hair, Dark
complexion and was 5 feet 10 inches in height.
Given under my hand at Ames, Iowa this 12th day of
December, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen.
(signed) Jas Rush Lincoln, Major, U.S.A., Unassigned,
Commanding
ENLISTMENT
RECORD
Name: Austin James
Riley
Grade: Private
Enlisted or Inducted: November 4, 1918 at Waukon, Iowa
Serving in First enlistment period at date of discharge
Prior service: None
Noncommissioned officer: No
Marksmanship, gunner qualification or rating: Not
qualified
Horsemanship: Not mounted
Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: None
Knowledge of any vocation: Farmer
Wounds received in service: None
Physical condition when discharged: Good
Typhoid prophylaxis completed: November 23, 1918
Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed: November 23, 1918
Married or Single: Single
Character: Excellent
Remarks: No A.W.O.L. No absence under G.O. 31 1912 or
G.O. 45 1914. Entitled to travel pay to Waukon, Iowa
(Signature of Soldier) Austin J. Riley
(Signed) Jas Rush Lincoln, Major U.S.A. Unassigned,
S.A.T.C., Commanding, Iowa State College
Filed for Record this 12th day of April, 1919
Handwritten notations on the document:
L - 2 -2 - No. 2501, Ames to Clinton
