Leathers, Benjamin F - CD-17348

Title

Leathers, Benjamin F - CD-17348

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 - 17348

Surname

Leathers

Given Name(s)

Benjamin F

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jun 1884

Birthplace

Keokuk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

21
24
25
26
28
29
30

Civil Occupation

student

tinner
core maker




Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th

Date of Enlistment

30 Apr 1903
29 Jun 1905
30 Apr 1906
29 Jul 1908
31 Jul 1909
27 Oct 1910
13 Jan 1913
29 Jun 1913
9 Aug 1914

Enlistment Unit

Med Det
Co M 54th Inf
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg

Date of Discharge

30 Jul 1910


Height

5ft 10in


5ft 8in


5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

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.

Citation

“Leathers, Benjamin F - CD-17348,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36682.