Lawson, Benjamin J - CD-17230
Title
Lawson, Benjamin J - CD-17230
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 - 17230
Surname
Lawson
Given Name(s)
Benjamin J
Town or City of Residence
Corydon
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Wayne Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
4 Jun 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A Engs
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs B J Lawson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
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
“Lawson, Benjamin J - CD-17230,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36564.