Ashmore, James Lester - CD-01199
Title
Ashmore, James Lester - CD-01199
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 - 01199
Surname
Ashmore
Given Name(s)
James Lester
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Aug 1888
Birthplace
Montgomery Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
29
29
Civil Occupation
laborer
laundry man
laundry man
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
10 Jan 1907
2 May 1917
2 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co B 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Inf
Co F 3rd Inf
Date of Discharge
Jun 1909
Next of Kin
fath-John Ashmore
mom- Mrs Z Ashmore
mom- Mrs Z Ashmore
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
140lbs
Additional Notes
original enlistment under given name Lester
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
“Ashmore, James Lester - CD-01199,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20578.