Benson, Raymond T - CD-03095

Title

Benson, Raymond T - CD-03095

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 - 03095

Surname

Benson

Given Name(s)

Raymond T

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Aug 1893

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student
farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Jan 1912

30 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Co E 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-J A Benson

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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

“Benson, Raymond T - CD-03095,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22470.