Benedict, Ermal Harrison - CD-02967

Title

Benedict, Ermal Harrison - CD-02967

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 - 02967

Surname

Benedict

Given Name(s)

Ermal Harrison

Town or City of Residence

Clarinda

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Oct 1887

Birthplace

Page Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

piano salesman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

11 Jun 1909

24 Jul 1912

18 Mar 1916

Enlistment Unit

Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

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

“Benedict, Ermal Harrison - CD-02967,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22343.