Nicholson, Ben Y - CD-39147

Title

Nicholson, Ben Y - CD-39147

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 - 39147

Surname

Nicholson

Given Name(s)

Ben Y

Town or City of Residence

Denison

County of Residence

Crawford

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Denison-Crawford Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

24 Aug 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 2nd

Next of Kin

fath-B Y Nicholson-
Denison-IA

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

medium

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.

Citation

“Nicholson, Ben Y - CD-39147,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58350.