Following is a transcription of the social security application for John William Slea:
Social Security No. 478-18-2354
First Name: John
Middle Name: William
Last Name: Slea
Address: 414 Lafayette, Sioux City, Iowa
Present Employer: Unemployed
Age at Last Birthday: 49
Date of Birth: 10-28-1888
Place of Birth: Davenport, Iowa
Father's Name: William Slea
Mother's Name Before Married: Anna Christina Bruhn
Sex: Male
Race: White
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Date Signed: 02-18-1938
Signed by: John William Slea