Hughes, Benjamin Franklin - CD-14104

Title

Hughes, Benjamin Franklin - CD-14104

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 - 14104

Surname

Hughes

Given Name(s)

Benjamin Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

County of Residence

Poweshiek

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Apr 1889

Birthplace

Poweshiek Co-IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

mason

Date of Enlistment

2 Dec 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co K 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Ben Hughes

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

155lbs

Identifying Marks

scar lower lip-right hand

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

“Hughes, Benjamin Franklin - CD-14104,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 10, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/33449.