Myers, Chester Bartholomew - CD-38500
Title
Myers, Chester Bartholomew - CD-38500
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 - 38500
Surname
Myers
Given Name(s)
Chester Bartholomew
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Jun 1893
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
electrician
bookkeeper
assistant purchasing agent
bookkeeper
assistant purchasing agent
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
28 Aug 1911
28 Aug 1914
26 Jun 1916
28 Aug 1914
26 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co C 53rd Inf
Co C 53rd Inf
1st Inf
Co C 53rd Inf
1st Inf
Next of Kin
fath-Horace Ford Myers
unnamed wife mentioned in 1916 at 811 L Street NW-Cedar Rapids
unnamed wife mentioned in 1916 at 811 L Street NW-Cedar Rapids
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
127lbs
Additional Notes
promoted to Btln quarter master commissary officer-11 Nov 1914
promoted to 2nd lieutenant promoted to lieutenant and Btln adjutant
promoted to 2nd lieutenant promoted to lieutenant and Btln adjutant
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
“Myers, Chester Bartholomew - CD-38500,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57710.