Benge, Charles Allen - CD-02981

Title

Benge, Charles Allen - CD-02981

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 - 02981

Surname

Benge

Given Name(s)

Charles Allen

Town or City of Residence

Marshalltown

County of Residence

Marshall

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Marshall Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 Oct 1901

Enlistment Unit

Co H 49th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Clara Jane Benge

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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

“Benge, Charles Allen - CD-02981,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22357.