Newlon, Benjamin Franklin - CD-39027

Title

Newlon, Benjamin Franklin - CD-39027

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 - 39027

Surname

Newlon

Given Name(s)

Benjamin Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Dallas City-IL

Enlistment Age

19
21

Civil Occupation

medical student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

22 Jun 1896
23 Par 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co F 2nd
Co F 2nd

Next of Kin

gard-MA Newlin

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Newlon, Benjamin Franklin - CD-39027,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58230.