OMera, Ben H Jr - CD-39942

Title

OMera, Ben H Jr - CD-39942

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 - 39942

Surname

OMera

Given Name(s)

Ben H Jr

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Mar 1886

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

inspector

Date of Enlistment

5 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“OMera, Ben H Jr - CD-39942,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59139.