Brokaw, Elmer E - CD-05020
Title
Brokaw, Elmer E - CD-05020
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 - 05020
Surname
Brokaw
Given Name(s)
Elmer E
Town or City of Residence
Perry
County of Residence
Dallas
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Morgan Co-OH
Enlistment Age
27
Civil Occupation
locomotive fireman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jan 1891
20 Jan 1896
20 Jan 1896
Enlistment Unit
Co E 3rd Reg
Co B 4th Reg
Co B 4th Reg
Date of Discharge
19 May 1898
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
reason-sickness-wife and child
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.
Collection
Citation
“Brokaw, Elmer E - CD-05020,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24381.