Parmenter, Lester W - CD-19382
Title
Parmenter, Lester W - CD-19382
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 - 19382
Surname
Parmenter
Given Name(s)
Lester W
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Apr 1886
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
elevator operator
Date of Enlistment
31 May 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
3 Oct 1905
Next of Kin
fath-J N Parmenter-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
inability to attend drills-removal from station
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.
Collection
Citation
“Parmenter, Lester W - CD-19382,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 16, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38708.