Saylor, Benjamin Frank - CD-23288

Title

Saylor, Benjamin Frank - CD-23288

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 - 23288

Surname

Saylor

Given Name(s)

Benjamin Frank

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Mar 1888

Birthplace

NE

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

14 Jun 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-D F Saylor

Height

5ft 7in

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

“Saylor, Benjamin Frank - CD-23288,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42598.