Layer, Benjamin Hershey - CD-17263
Title
Layer, Benjamin Hershey - CD-17263
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 - 17263
Surname
Layer
Given Name(s)
Benjamin Hershey
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Nov 1891
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
painter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
29 Jun 1914
23 Jun 1916
23 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 1st Reg
Co C 1st Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Layer, Benjamin Hershey - CD-17263,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36597.