Morgan, Benjamin J - CD-35357
Title
Morgan, Benjamin J - CD-35357
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 - 35357
Surname
Morgan
Given Name(s)
Benjamin J
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Oct 1876
Birthplace
St Clair Co-IL
Enlistment Age
39
Civil Occupation
draftsman
solicitor
solicitor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
15 May 1898
20 Jun 1900
Mar 1906
19 Jul 1915
1 Jul 1916
20 Jun 1900
Mar 1906
19 Jul 1915
1 Jul 1916
Enlistment Unit
Trp B 3rd Cav
21st Philippine Scouts
Btry A MO NG
Co B 3rd Reg
Sup Co 3rd Inf
21st Philippine Scouts
Btry A MO NG
Co B 3rd Reg
Sup Co 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
Feb 1899
19 Jun 1902
Mar 1910
17 May 1917
19 Jun 1902
Mar 1910
17 May 1917
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
ruddy
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
per affadavit 11 May 1917 request for discharge due to dependent 10 year old son
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.
Collection
Citation
“Morgan, Benjamin J - CD-35357,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed June 28, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/54618.