Pelton, Lester T - CD-19866
Title
Pelton, Lester T - CD-19866
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 - 19866
Surname
Pelton
Given Name(s)
Lester T
Town or City of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Cherokee-IA
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
mechanic
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
4 Jun 1917
20 Aug 1917
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co M 2nd Inf
HQ Co 3rd Inf
HQ Co 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-T L Pelton-820 Roosevelt Ave-Cherokee-IA
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
transferred as Private-3rd Inf
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
“Pelton, Lester T - CD-19866,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39191.