Lesser, Oscar - CD-17661

Title

Lesser, Oscar - CD-17661

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 - 17661

Surname

Lesser

Given Name(s)

Oscar

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Mar 1891

Birthplace

LaCrosse-WI

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farming

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Lesser, Oscar - CD-17661,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36993.