Benscoter, Wilbur A - CD-03068

Title

Benscoter, Wilbur A - CD-03068

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 - 03068

Surname

Benscoter

Given Name(s)

Wilbur A

Town or City of Residence

Glenwood

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Pacific Junction-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

30 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co I 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

bro-Jason Benscoter

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Benscoter, Wilbur A - CD-03068,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/22443.