Pilgrim, Lester H - CD-20640
Title
Pilgrim, Lester H - CD-20640
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 - 20640
Surname
Pilgrim
Given Name(s)
Lester H
Town or City of Residence
Manchester
County of Residence
Delaware
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Nov 1888
Birthplace
Deleware Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
23
26
23
26
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
27 Mar 1909
27 Mar 1912
15 Jul 1915
27 Mar 1912
15 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co D 53rd Reg
Co D 53rd Reg
Co H 1st Inf
Co D 53rd Reg
Co H 1st Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
1
3
1
3
Next of Kin
fath-E H Pilgrim
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Weight
138lbs
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
“Pilgrim, Lester H - CD-20640,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39957.