Benfer, Leslie H - CD-02979

Title

Benfer, Leslie H - CD-02979

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 - 02979

Surname

Benfer

Given Name(s)

Leslie H

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Mar 1885

Birthplace

Benton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

cigarmaker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

28 Mar 1904

6 Apr 1907

21 Feb 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Fred Benfer

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Benfer, Leslie H - CD-02979,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22355.