Laurer, Chester A - CD-17158

Title

Laurer, Chester A - CD-17158

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 - 17158

Surname

Laurer

Given Name(s)

Chester A

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Aug 1887

Birthplace

Buchanan Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

11 Jan 1909

Next of Kin

fath-A Laurer

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

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

“Laurer, Chester A - CD-17158,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36492.