Burch, Chester H - CD-05853

Title

Burch, Chester H - CD-05853

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 - 05853

Surname

Burch

Given Name(s)

Chester H

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Feb 1883

Birthplace

Scott Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

16 May 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co D 54th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

light

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

“Burch, Chester H - CD-05853,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25206.