Banton, Oscar H - CD-01867

Title

Banton, Oscar H - CD-01867

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 - 01867

Surname

Banton

Given Name(s)

Oscar H

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Dec 1887

Birthplace

Franklin Co-SD

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

medical student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

27 Apr 1908
15 Apr 1911

Enlistment Unit

Hos Det 54th Reg
Hos Cor 2nd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

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

“Banton, Oscar H - CD-01867,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21243.