Backus, Chester E - CD-01415
Title
Backus, Chester E - CD-01415
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 - 01415
Surname
Backus
Given Name(s)
Chester E
Town or City of Residence
Dubuque
County of Residence
Dubuque
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Jun 1893
Birthplace
Wright Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
plumbers helper
Date of Enlistment
26 Aug 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co A 53rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Mary Backus
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Identifying Marks
scar end of left ring finger
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
“Backus, Chester E - CD-01415,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20794.