Bowen, Lester H - CD-04317

Title

Bowen, Lester H - CD-04317

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 - 04317

Surname

Bowen

Given Name(s)

Lester H

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Nov 1889

Birthplace

Woodbury Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

18 Mar 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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

“Bowen, Lester H - CD-04317,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23686.