Nester, Joseph A - CD-38947

Title

Nester, Joseph A - CD-38947

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 - 38947

Surname

Nester

Given Name(s)

Joseph A

Town or City of Residence

Muscatine

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Oct 1889

Birthplace

Muscatine Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

16 May 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co C 54th Reg

Height

5ft 1in

Complexion

clear

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Nester, Joseph A - CD-38947,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58151.