Gibson, Benjamin - CD-12718
Title
Gibson, Benjamin - CD-12718
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 - 12718
Surname
Gibson
Given Name(s)
Benjamin
Town or City of Residence
Corning
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Nov 1880
Birthplace
Adams Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
teacher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
7 Dec 1901
31 Jul 1905
31 Jul 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co K 51st Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Height
6ft
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
black
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
“Gibson, Benjamin - CD-12718,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/32064.