Olesen, Benjamin - CD-39807
Title
Olesen, Benjamin - CD-39807
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 - 39807
Surname
Olesen
Given Name(s)
Benjamin
Town or City of Residence
Waukon
County of Residence
Allamakee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
29 Mar 1883
Birthplace
Fillmore Co-MN
Enlistment Age
17
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
28 Mar 1900
14 Apr 1903
15 Apr 1904
14 Apr 1903
15 Apr 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co I 49th Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-L B Oleson
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Olesen, Benjamin - CD-39807,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59005.