Cain, Ben E - CD-06451

Title

Cain, Ben E - CD-06451

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 - 06451

Surname

Cain

Given Name(s)

Ben E

Town or City of Residence

Hartford

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Hartford-IA

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Btry F 1st FA

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-G F Cain-Hartford-IA

Height

6ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

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

“Cain, Ben E - CD-06451,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25804.