Lester, Robert W - CD-17671

Title

Lester, Robert W - CD-17671

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 - 17671

Surname

Lester

Given Name(s)

Robert W

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Oct 1881

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

school teacher

Date of Enlistment

22 Aug 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

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

“Lester, Robert W - CD-17671,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37003.