Gordon, Lester E - CD-35797

Title

Gordon, Lester E - CD-35797

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 - 35797

Surname

Gordon

Given Name(s)

Lester E

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Jul 1880

Birthplace

Montgomery Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

31 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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

“Gordon, Lester E - CD-35797,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/55057.