Wester, Herman - CD-29852

Title

Wester, Herman - CD-29852

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 - 29852

Surname

Wester

Given Name(s)

Herman

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Mar 1888

Birthplace

Yankton-SD

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co H 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Charles Wester-Sioux City-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

150lbs

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

“Wester, Herman - CD-29852,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49140.