Brink, Elmer J - CD-04960

Title

Brink, Elmer J - CD-04960

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 - 04960

Surname

Brink

Given Name(s)

Elmer J

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 May 1891

Birthplace

Dodge-WI

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

machinists helper

Date of Enlistment

10 Feb 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Brink, Elmer J - CD-04960,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24321.