Briggs, William T - CD-04932

Title

Briggs, William T - CD-04932

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 - 04932

Surname

Briggs

Given Name(s)

William T

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Jun 1889

Birthplace

Jersey Co-IL

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

automobilist

Date of Enlistment

13 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg

Height

6ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

black

Weight

157lbs

Additional Notes

height is probably in error since weight is only 157 lbs

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, William T - CD-04932,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24294.