Stapela, Benjamin T - CD-26057

Title

Stapela, Benjamin T - CD-26057

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 - 26057

Surname

Stapela

Given Name(s)

Benjamin T

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Mar 1882

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

18 Aur 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

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

“Stapela, Benjamin T - CD-26057,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 28, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45357.