Brown, Charles A - CD-05166

Title

Brown, Charles A - CD-05166

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 - 05166

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Charles A

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Jun 1889

Birthplace

Webster Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
23

Civil Occupation

railway employee
stone mason

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1908
14 Jul 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Inf
Co G 56th Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Edgar C Brown

Height

5ft 9in
5ft 9in

Complexion

dark
dark

Eye Color

blue
blue

Hair Color

dark
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

“Brown, Charles A - CD-05166,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24525.