Benjamin, Charles F - CD-02989

Title

Benjamin, Charles F - CD-02989

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 - 02989

Surname

Benjamin

Given Name(s)

Charles F

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jan 1882

Birthplace

Morris Co-NY

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1907

14 May 1910

14 May 1911

14 May 1912

14 May 1913

14 May 1914

14 May 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

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

“Benjamin, Charles F - CD-02989,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22365.