Brookin, Edward L - CD-05053

Title

Brookin, Edward L - CD-05053

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 - 05053

Surname

Brookin

Given Name(s)

Edward L

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Meadville-MO

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

23 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs J Pointer-Mason City-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

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

“Brookin, Edward L - CD-05053,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24413.