Bannester, Roland E - CD-01855
Title
Bannester, Roland E - CD-01855
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 - 01855
Surname
Bannester
Given Name(s)
Roland E
Town or City of Residence
Newton
Oelwein
Oelwein
County of Residence
Jasper
Fayette
Fayette
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Feb 1882
Birthplace
IA
Clayton Co-IA
Clayton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
21
23
21
23
Civil Occupation
laborer
laborer
baker
laborer
baker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1901
3 Jun 1902
21 Jun 1905
3 Jun 1902
21 Jun 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co L 49th Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Date of Discharge
24 Dec 1904
Next of Kin
fath-Roland Bannister
Height
5ft 9in
5ft 11in
5ft 11in
Complexion
blond
light
light
Eye Color
blue
blue
blue
Hair Color
dark blonde
light brown
light brown
Additional Notes
discharged as sergeant
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
“Bannester, Roland E - CD-01855,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21232.