Bennett, Ernest R - CD-03015

Title

Bennett, Ernest R - CD-03015

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 - 03015

Surname

Bennett

Given Name(s)

Ernest R

Town or City of Residence

Lee Twp

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

20
27

Civil Occupation

student
bookkeeper

Number of Enlistments

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

Date of Enlistment

1 Apr 1897
11 Jul 1889

11 Jul 1894

16 Mar 1896

15 Feb 1900
10 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath- R D Bennett

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Additional Notes

1st lieutenant- 16 Oct 1894
commissioned colonel-10 Jun 1916

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

“Bennett, Ernest R - CD-03015,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22391.