Shrake, Lester - CD-24370

Title

Shrake, Lester - CD-24370

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 - 24370

Surname

Shrake

Given Name(s)

Lester

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Apr 1891

Birthplace

Chamberlain-SD

Enlistment Age

21

Date of Enlistment

26 Jul 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co L 56th Reg

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

sandy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

sandy

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

“Shrake, Lester - CD-24370,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43676.