Barber, Benjamin B - CD-01879

Title

Barber, Benjamin B - CD-01879

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 - 01879

Surname

Barber

Given Name(s)

Benjamin B

Town or City of Residence

Rock Rapids

County of Residence

Lyon

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Oct 1881

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

2 Jun 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

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

“Barber, Benjamin B - CD-01879,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21255.