Lawson, Chester Floyd - CD-17232

Title

Lawson, Chester Floyd - CD-17232

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 - 17232

Surname

Lawson

Given Name(s)

Chester Floyd

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Mar 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Ellen Lawson-Palo-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

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

“Lawson, Chester Floyd - CD-17232,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36566.