Cushing, Chester - CD-08918

Title

Cushing, Chester - CD-08918

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 - 08918

Surname

Cushing

Given Name(s)

Chester

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Oct 1880

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

18 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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

“Cushing, Chester - CD-08918,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/28269.