Bacus, Lester L - CD-01429

Title

Bacus, Lester L - CD-01429

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 - 01429

Surname

Bacus

Given Name(s)

Lester L

Town or City of Residence

Pacific Junction

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Pacific Junction-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Date of Enlistment

17 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co I 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J S Bacus-Pacific Jct-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Bacus, Lester L - CD-01429,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20808.