Gardner, Lester E - CD-12460

Title

Gardner, Lester E - CD-12460

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 - 12460

Surname

Gardner

Given Name(s)

Lester E

Town or City of Residence

Independence

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Oct 1891

Birthplace

Clayton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

seedsman

Date of Enlistment

12 Dec 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

rosy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Gardner, Lester E - CD-12460,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 5, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31807.