Benn, Walter - CD-03000

Title

Benn, Walter - CD-03000

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 - 03000

Surname

Benn

Given Name(s)

Walter

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Fullerton-NE

Enlistment Age

35

Civil Occupation

truck driver

Date of Enlistment

9 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st Engr

Next of Kin

mom-Ida Halverson

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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, Walter - CD-03000,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22376.