Morris, Ben - CD-35458

Title

Morris, Ben - CD-35458

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 - 35458

Surname

Morris

Given Name(s)

Ben

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Jun 1890

Birthplace

Mahaska Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

salesman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1911
25 Apr 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co F 54th Reg
Co F 54th Reg

Date of Discharge


5 Jun 1917

Next of Kin

mom-Rosa Morris-716 B Ave West-Oskaloosa-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

140lbs

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

“Morris, Ben - CD-35458,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/54719.