Brown, Elgin C - CD-05213
Title
Brown, Elgin C - CD-05213
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 - 05213
Surname
Brown
Given Name(s)
Elgin C
Town or City of Residence
Cresco
County of Residence
Howard
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Oct 1887
Birthplace
Howard Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
butcher
Date of Enlistment
27 Jul 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co E 53rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-Chas Brown-Madison-SD
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
140lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Brown, Elgin C - CD-05213,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24571.