Lessing, Paul B - CD-17662

Title

Lessing, Paul B - CD-17662

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 - 17662

Surname

Lessing

Given Name(s)

Paul B

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Sep 1878

Birthplace

OH

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

advertiser

Date of Enlistment

2 Feb 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

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

“Lessing, Paul B - CD-17662,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36994.