Kester, John - CD-15873
Title
Kester, John - CD-15873
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 - 15873
Surname
Kester
Given Name(s)
John
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Nov 1884
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
9 Feb 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs S B Kester
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
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
“Kester, John - CD-15873,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35212.