Cole, Chester A - CD-07808
Title
Cole, Chester A - CD-07808
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 - 07808
Surname
Cole
Given Name(s)
Chester A
Town or City of Residence
Clinton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Nov 1883
Birthplace
Crawford Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
electrician
locomotive fireman
locomotive fireman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
7 Apr 1905
8 Apr 1908
8 Apr 1910
8 Apr 1908
8 Apr 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
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
“Cole, Chester A - CD-07808,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27161.