Balkind, Ben - CD-01746
Title
Balkind, Ben - CD-01746
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 - 01746
Surname
Balkind
Given Name(s)
Ben
Town or City of Residence
Muscatine
County of Residence
Muscatine
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Jun 1881
Birthplace
Russia
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
button cutter
Date of Enlistment
26 Jun 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co C 54th Reg
Next of Kin
gard-L Spilg
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark 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
“Balkind, Ben - CD-01746,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21124.