Benge, Harold W - CD-02982

Title

Benge, Harold W - CD-02982

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 - 02982

Surname

Benge

Given Name(s)

Harold W

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Omaha-NE

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

chauffeur

Date of Enlistment

4 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Bertha Benge

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

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

“Benge, Harold W - CD-02982,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22358.