Obel, Bennie - CD-39569
Title
Obel, Bennie - CD-39569
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 - 39569
Surname
Obel
Given Name(s)
Bennie
Town or City of Residence
Corning
County of Residence
Adams
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Dec 1895
Birthplace
Adams Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
motorcyclist or race driver
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
1 Mar 1915
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 3rd Inf
Co K 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
mom-Jennie Lents-
Corning-IA
Corning-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
150lbs
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
“Obel, Bennie - CD-39569,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58771.