377 20 60147 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Birth Date 1804 Birthplace Staffordshire, England Death Date 23 Aug 1861 Burial Place Iowa City, IA Spouse Eliza Sherratt Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-05834 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John - CERT-05834 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Birth Date 1804 Birthplace Staffordshire, England Death Date 23 Aug 1861 Burial Place Iowa City, IA Spouse Eliza Sherratt Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-05835 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John - CERT-05835 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Birth Date 1804 Birthplace Staffordshire, England Death Date 23 Aug 1861 Burial Place Iowa City, IA Spouse Eliza Sherratt Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-05836 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John - CERT-05836 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John A Town or City of Residence Sheldon County of Residence O Brien State of Residence IA Birth Date 23 Feb 1887 Birthplace Dickinson Co-IA Enlistment Age 27 Civil Occupation farmer Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 10 Jun 1914 4 Jul 1915 Enlistment Unit Co E 56th Inf Co E 2nd Inf Height 6ft 3in Complexion medium Eye Color brown Hair Color brown Weight 175lbs Additional Notes transferred Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05323 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John A - CD-05323 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John A Town or City of Residence Bedford County of Residence Taylor State of Residence IA Birthplace New York City-NY Enlistment Age 25 30 Civil Occupation laborer Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 10 May 1879 11 Jul 1885 Enlistment Unit Co I 5th Reg Band Co I 5th Reg Additional Notes musician Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05324 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John A - CD-05324 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John A Town or City of Residence Osage County of Residence Mitchell State of Residence IA Birthplace WI Enlistment Age 20 Civil Occupation student Date of Enlistment 15 Nov 1887 Enlistment Unit Co B 6th Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05325 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John A - CD-05325 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John A Town or City of Residence Rockwell County of Residence Cerro Gordo State of Residence IA Birthplace Rockwell-IA Enlistment Age 26 Civil Occupation clerk Date of Enlistment 22 Mar 1899 Enlistment Unit Co A 52nd Inf Date of Discharge 18 Jun 1900 Height 5ft 7in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Additional Notes inability to attend drills Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05326 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John A - CD-05326 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John C Town or City of Residence Dubuque County of Residence Dubuque State of Residence IA Birthplace IA Enlistment Age 20 Civil Occupation blacksmith Date of Enlistment 5 Oct 1891 Enlistment Unit Co A 4th Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05327 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John C - CD-05327 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John D Town or City of Residence Charles City County of Residence Floyd State of Residence IA Birthplace IA Enlistment Age 18 Civil Occupation laborer Date of Enlistment 22 Aug 1881 Enlistment Unit Co F 6th Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05328 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John D - CD-05328 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Edward Town or City of Residence Mason City County of Residence Cerro Gordo State of Residence IA Birthplace IA Enlistment Age 19 Civil Occupation mason Date of Enlistment 27 Aug 1884 Enlistment Unit Co A 6th Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05329 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John Edward - CD-05329 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John F Town or City of Residence Newton County of Residence Jasper State of Residence IA Birthplace Chester Co-PA Enlistment Age 20 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 29 Mar 1878 Enlistment Unit Co C 3rd Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05330 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John F - CD-05330 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John H Town or City of Residence Shenandoah County of Residence Page State of Residence IA Birthplace WI Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation laborer Date of Enlistment 22 Mar 1884 Enlistment Unit Co E 3rd Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05331 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John H - CD-05331 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John H Town or City of Residence Rock Grove County of Residence Floyd State of Residence IA Birthplace WI Enlistment Age 18 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 3 Nov 1881 Enlistment Unit Co K 6th Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05332 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John H - CD-05332 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John H Town or City of Residence Oskaloosa County of Residence Mahaska State of Residence IA Birthplace IN Enlistment Age 30 Civil Occupation agent Date of Enlistment 2 Aug 1884 Enlistment Unit Co F 3rd Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05333 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John H - CD-05333 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John J Town or City of Residence Dubuque County of Residence Dubuque State of Residence IA Birth Date 25 May 1882 Birthplace Amboy-Lee Co-IA Enlistment Age 21 24 25 37 Civil Occupation upholsterer woodworker pressman pressman Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Date of Enlistment 28 Mar 1904 11 Apr 1907 13 Apr 1908 13 Apr 1911 Enlistment Unit Co A 53rd Inf Co A 53rd Inf Co A 53rd Inf Co A 53rd Inf Height 5ft 6in 5ft 6in 5ft 6in 5ft 6in Complexion dark Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05334 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John J - CD-05334 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John P Town or City of Residence Mount Pleasant County of Residence Henry State of Residence IA Date of Enlistment 14 Jul 1917 Enlistment Unit Ammo Train Next of Kin fath-Elmer J Brown-Wapello-IA Height 5ft 7in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color black Weight 117lbs Additional Notes Rejected due to heart murmur Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05335 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John P - CD-05335 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John R Town or City of Residence Van Buren Twp County of Residence Van Buren State of Residence IA Birthplace Van Buren Co-IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 29 Mar 1879 Enlistment Unit Co C 2nd Inf Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05336 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John R - CD-05336 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John W Town or City of Residence Dubuque State of Residence IA Birth Date 12 Jun 1898 Birthplace Dubuque Co-IA Enlistment Age 18 Civil Occupation boiler maker Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 25 Jun 1916 15 Aug 1917 Enlistment Unit Co A 1st Inf 3rd Inf Next of Kin gar-Mr Charles Post-179 Southern Ave-Dubuque-IA Height 5ft 4in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color light Additional Notes transferred Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05337 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John W - CD-05337 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John W Town or City of Residence Fairfield County of Residence Jefferson State of Residence IA Birth Date 20 Feb 1884 Birthplace Fairfield-IA Enlistment Age 18 21 24 Civil Occupation student mail clerk postal clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd Date of Enlistment 22 Dec 1902 27 Dec 1905 28 Sep 1909 Enlistment Unit Co M 54th Inf Co M 54th Inf Co M 54th Inf Next of Kin fath-A W Brown-Fairfield-IA Height 5ft 8in 5ft 10in 5ft 8in Complexion light fair Eye Color blue blue Hair Color brown light brown brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 05338 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John W - CD-05338 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Brown Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John W. Birth Date 09 Feb 1860 Birthplace Washington Co., OH Death Date 11 Dec 1937 Burial Place Menlo, IA Spouse Sarah Ann Ogle Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-05104 Title A name given to the resource Brown, John W. - CERT-05104 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society.