Bendt, Lester E - CD-02962

Title

Bendt, Lester E - CD-02962

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 - 02962

Surname

Bendt

Given Name(s)

Lester E

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

23 Dec 1892

Birthplace

Saint Joseph-MI

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

waiter

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Bendt, Lester E - CD-02962,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22338.