Briggs, Cyrus - CD-04906

Title

Briggs, Cyrus - CD-04906

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 - 04906

Surname

Briggs

Given Name(s)

Cyrus

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Apr 1891

Birthplace

Woodbury Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

28 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W P Briggs

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

sandy

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

sandy

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, Cyrus - CD-04906,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24268.