Benda, Charles - CD-02945
Title
Benda, Charles - CD-02945
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 - 02945
Surname
Benda
Given Name(s)
Charles
Town or City of Residence
Iowa City
County of Residence
Johnson
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Sep 1882
Birthplace
Iowa City-Johnson Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
tinner
stenographer
express messenger
stenographer
express messenger
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Sep 1901
16 Oct 1904
16 Oct 1907
16 Oct 1904
16 Oct 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg
Date of Discharge
Sep 1905
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
musician
artificer
artificer
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
“Benda, Charles - CD-02945,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22321.