Lessenger, Leland L - CD-17660

Title

Lessenger, Leland L - CD-17660

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 - 17660

Surname

Lessenger

Given Name(s)

Leland L

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Sep 1894

Birthplace

Henry Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jun 1916
3 Sep 1919

Enlistment Unit

Co M 1st Reg
HQ Co 4th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs J H Lessenger-Mount Pleasant-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

appointed captain 17 Dec 1921

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

“Lessenger, Leland L - CD-17660,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36992.