Brown, George Merle - CD-05259

Title

Brown, George Merle - CD-05259

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 - 05259

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

George Merle

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jul 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

21 Sep 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Inf

Date of Discharge

25 Apr 1904

Next of Kin

fath-F L Brown-Letts-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

permanent removal from state

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, George Merle - CD-05259,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24617.