Bahnsen, Benhard C - CD-01456

Title

Bahnsen, Benhard C - CD-01456

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 - 01456

Surname

Bahnsen

Given Name(s)

Benhard C

Town or City of Residence

Denison

County of Residence

Crawford

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

3 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co C 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

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

“Bahnsen, Benhard C - CD-01456,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20835.