Brooks, Loren Read - CD-05083

Title

Brooks, Loren Read - CD-05083

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 - 05083

Surname

Brooks

Given Name(s)

Loren Read

Town or City of Residence

Clinton

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Apr 1889

Birthplace

Renville-MN

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

city editor

Date of Enlistment

2 Feb 1914

Enlistment Unit

Btry A FA

Next of Kin

wife-Saint Libory-NE

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

clear

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

promoted to 2nd lieutenant-16 Jul 1915
1st lieutenant-31 May 1916
captain FA-10 March 1917

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, Loren Read - CD-05083,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24443.