Wall, Benjamin W - CD-29130

Title

Wall, Benjamin W - CD-29130

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 - 29130

Surname

Wall

Given Name(s)

Benjamin W

Town or City of Residence

Marshalltown

County of Residence

Marshall

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

4 Jun 1897
8 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co H 1st Reg
Co H 49th Reg

Date of Discharge

30 Sep 1901

Next of Kin

fath

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

inability to attend drills

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

“Wall, Benjamin W - CD-29130,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48420.