Bright, Charles M - CD-04933

Title

Bright, Charles M - CD-04933

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 - 04933

Surname

Bright

Given Name(s)

Charles M

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Jan 1884

Birthplace

NE

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

19 May 1903
3 Jul 1905
24 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-M A Bright

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

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

“Bright, Charles M - CD-04933,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24295.