Blinn, Benjamin H - CD-03814

Title

Blinn, Benjamin H - CD-03814

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 - 03814

Surname

Blinn

Given Name(s)

Benjamin H

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Mar 1886

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

10 Jan 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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

“Blinn, Benjamin H - CD-03814,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23186.