Martinek, Lester - CD-37129

Title

Martinek, Lester - CD-37129

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 - 37129

Surname

Martinek

Given Name(s)

Lester

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Apr 1893

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Aug 1914
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg
Co D 1st Inf

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Martinek, Lester - CD-37129,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56366.