Benn, Howard W - CD-02998

Title

Benn, Howard W - CD-02998

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 - 02998

Surname

Benn

Given Name(s)

Howard W

Town or City of Residence

Jackson Twp

County of Residence

Washington

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Washington Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

11 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co D 50th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

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

“Benn, Howard W - CD-02998,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22374.