Boughton, Lester J - CD-04280

Title

Boughton, Lester J - CD-04280

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 - 04280

Surname

Boughton

Given Name(s)

Lester J

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Mar 1892

Birthplace

Ida Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

mason

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Mar 1911
14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg
Ammo Train

Next of Kin

fath-Joe L Boughton-Ida Grove-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

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

“Boughton, Lester J - CD-04280,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23649.