Brown, Elbert L - CD-05212

Title

Brown, Elbert L - CD-05212

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 - 05212

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Elbert L

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Oct 1894

Birthplace

Macon Co-IL

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

22 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co B 2nd Inf

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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

“Brown, Elbert L - CD-05212,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24570.