Lang, Lester - CD-16879

Title

Lang, Lester - CD-16879

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 - 16879

Surname

Lang

Given Name(s)

Lester

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Dec 1890

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

pressman

Date of Enlistment

12 Jun 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

142lbs

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

“Lang, Lester - CD-16879,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36214.