Benton, Charles E - CD-03117

Title

Benton, Charles E - CD-03117

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 - 03117

Surname

Benton

Given Name(s)

Charles E

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Council Bluffs-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

11 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st Engr

Next of Kin

fath-E H Benton

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

cadet-2 years-Iowa State University

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

“Benton, Charles E - CD-03117,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22492.