Messinger, Benjamin H - CD-34101
Title
Messinger, Benjamin H - CD-34101
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 - 34101
Surname
Messinger
Given Name(s)
Benjamin H
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Dec 1887
Birthplace
Bremer Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
salesman
Date of Enlistment
12 Mar 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co B 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 1in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
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.
Collection
Citation
“Messinger, Benjamin H - CD-34101,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53369.