Edwards, Benjamin S - CD-10584

Title

Edwards, Benjamin S - CD-10584

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 - 10584

Surname

Edwards

Given Name(s)

Benjamin S

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

draughtsman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 May 1898
5 Mar 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co M 4th Reg
Co A 51st Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark 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

“Edwards, Benjamin S - CD-10584,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 29, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/29934.