Myers, Lester A - CD-38552
Title
Myers, Lester A - CD-38552
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 - 38552
Surname
Myers
Given Name(s)
Lester A
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Mar 1892
Birthplace
Greene Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
3 Jul 1914
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 2nd Inf
Co I 2nd Inf
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light
Weight
152lbs
Identifying Marks
scar right ear
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, Lester A - CD-38552,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57761.