Brown, George Elton - CD-05255

Title

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 - 05255

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

George Elton

Town or City of Residence

Eagle Grove

State of Residence

Birthplace

Cherry Grove-MN

Enlistment Age

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

26 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

MG Co 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Malisa Paulson-402 S Park Ave-
Eagle Grove-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light

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

Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection

Citation

“Brown, George Elton - CD-05255,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24613.