Pierce, Benjamin A - CD-20560
Title
Pierce, Benjamin A - CD-20560
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 - 20560
Surname
Pierce
Given Name(s)
Benjamin A
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
13 Nov 1890
Birthplace
Ottumwa-IA
Enlistment Age
25
Civil Occupation
chauffeur
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Jun 1913
22 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
22 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co I 1st Reg
Co I 1st Inf
Co I 3rd Inf
Co I 1st Inf
Co I 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath- J D Pierce-1319 Madison Ave-Burlington-IA
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
175lbs
Additional Notes
summary court-7 Aug 1916-violation 62-article of war and violation 33-articles of war
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
“Pierce, Benjamin A - CD-20560,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39878.