Brown, Ernest J - CD-05217
Title
Brown, Ernest J - CD-05217
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 - 05217
Surname
Brown
Given Name(s)
Ernest J
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
OBrien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 May 1884
Birthplace
O Brien Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
22
24
22
24
Civil Occupation
school teacher
clerk
photographer-CE
clerk
photographer-CE
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
30 Mar 1903
12 Apr 1907
20 Jan 1909
12 Apr 1907
20 Jan 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Inf
Co E 56th Inf
Co E 56th Inf
Co E 56th Inf
Co E 56th Inf
Date of Discharge
30 Mar 1906
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Frances Brown-Sheldon-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
fair
dark
fair
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
brown
dark brown
brown
dark brown
Additional Notes
corporal-3 May 1904
sergeant-16 Jun 1905
2nd lieutenant-2 May 1909
sergeant-16 Jun 1905
2nd lieutenant-2 May 1909
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, Ernest J - CD-05217,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24575.