Pitke, Lester - CD-40039
Title
Pitke, Lester - CD-40039
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 - 40039
Surname
Pitke
Given Name(s)
Lester
Town or City of Residence
Gibbon
State of Residence
NE
Birthplace
Tama-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
7 Jul 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co B 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-Frank Pitke-Gibbon-NE
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Pitke, Lester - CD-40039,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59232.