Benedict, William H - CD-02974
Title
Benedict, William H - CD-02974
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 - 02974
Surname
Benedict
Given Name(s)
William H
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Mar 1892
Enlistment Age
18
22
22
Civil Occupation
laborer
telephone lineman
telephone lineman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
2 Aug 1910
22 Apr 1914
4 Jul 1915
22 Apr 1914
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
par-Ida Benedict
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
Weight
136lbs
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Benedict, William H - CD-02974,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22350.