Westbrook, Benjamin Franklin - CD-29840

Title

Westbrook, Benjamin Franklin - CD-29840

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 - 29840

Surname

Westbrook

Given Name(s)

Benjamin Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Estherville

County of Residence

Emmet

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Jul 1870

Birthplace

Clayton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

36

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 Jun 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

173lbs

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

“Westbrook, Benjamin Franklin - CD-29840,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49128.