Kauffman, Benjamin F - CD-15459

Title

Kauffman, Benjamin F - CD-15459

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 - 15459

Surname

Kauffman

Given Name(s)

Benjamin F

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

fire insurance

Date of Enlistment

31 Oct 1898

Enlistment Unit

Trp A

Date of Discharge

31 Oct 1898

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Kauffman, Benjamin F - CD-15459,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 13, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/34798.