Briggs, Joe W - CD-04915

Title

Briggs, Joe W - CD-04915

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 - 04915

Surname

Briggs

Given Name(s)

Joe W

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 May 1892

Birthplace

Howard Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

5 Apr 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

gard-Mrs Joe Briggs

Height

5ft 8in

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, Joe W - CD-04915,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24277.