Benson, Oscar R - CD-03093

Title

Benson, Oscar R - CD-03093

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 - 03093

Surname

Benson

Given Name(s)

Oscar R

Town or City of Residence

Creston

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Clark Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

brickmaker

Date of Enlistment

1 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co C 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-O F Benson

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

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

“Benson, Oscar R - CD-03093,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22468.