Brooks, Edward W - CD-05065

Title

Brooks, Edward W - CD-05065

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 - 05065

Surname

Brooks

Given Name(s)

Edward W

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Jan 1889

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

cigar maker

Date of Enlistment

19 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Band 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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

“Brooks, Edward W - CD-05065,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24425.