Lewis, Benjamin Harrison - CD-17711

Title

Lewis, Benjamin Harrison - CD-17711

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 - 17711

Surname

Lewis

Given Name(s)

Benjamin Harrison

Town or City of Residence

Clarinda

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Dec 1890

Birthplace

Laclede-MO

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

plumbing

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-John H Lewis-Dry Nov-MO

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

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

“Lewis, Benjamin Harrison - CD-17711,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37043.