Stoops, Lester D - CD-26779

Title

Stoops, Lester D - CD-26779

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 - 26779

Surname

Stoops

Given Name(s)

Lester D

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Sep 1889

Birthplace

Grundy Co-MO

Enlistment Age

18
22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jul 1908
29 Jul 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

145lbs

Additional Notes

28 Mar 1913 summary court-charge violating 33rd article of war-
Stoops pled guilty-due to circumstances discharge, honorable.

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

“Stoops, Lester D - CD-26779,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 25, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46079.