Briggs, Charles O - CD-04905

Title

Briggs, Charles O - CD-04905

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 - 04905

Surname

Briggs

Given Name(s)

Charles O

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Sep 1879

Birthplace

Montgomery Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

16 Dec 1899
16 Dec 1902
4 Feb 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co M 51st Reg
Co M 51st Ref
Co M 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-R O Briggs

Height

6ft

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

brown

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

“Briggs, Charles O - CD-04905,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24267.