Preston, Benjamin R - CD-21119
Title
Preston, Benjamin R - CD-21119
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 - 21119
Surname
Preston
Given Name(s)
Benjamin R
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
New Bedford-IL
Enlistment Age
29
Civil Occupation
truck driver
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
17 Oct 1918
1 Apr 1921
16 Jul 1921
1 Apr 1921
16 Jul 1921
Enlistment Unit
Co M 4th Inf
Co D 134th Inf
Co D 133rd Inf
Co D 134th Inf
Co D 133rd Inf
Next of Kin
wife-Bell Preston-208 Denver-Waterloo-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
131lbs
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
“Preston, Benjamin R - CD-21119,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40433.