Brown, Ben - CD-05147

Title

Brown, Ben - CD-05147

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 - 05147

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Ben

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Jul 1883

Birthplace

Cook Co-IL

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

26 Jun 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co H 56th Inf

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

144lbs

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

“Brown, Ben - CD-05147,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24506.