Benson, Giles O - CD-03086
Title
Benson, Giles O - CD-03086
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 - 03086
Surname
Benson
Given Name(s)
Giles O
Town or City of Residence
Charles City
County of Residence
Floyd
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Clayton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
21
21
Civil Occupation
student
printer
printer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
7 Dec 1897
6 Aug 1900
6 Aug 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co D 1st Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Helen R Benson
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
slate 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.
Collection
Citation
“Benson, Giles O - CD-03086,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22461.