Brown, George W - CD-05265

Title

Brown, George W - CD-05265

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 - 05265

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

George W

Town or City of Residence

Washington

County of Residence

Washington

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Dec 1881

Birthplace

Pettis Co-MO

Enlistment Age

35

Civil Occupation

cook

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co K 1st Inf

Date of Discharge

18 May 1917
22 June 1919

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

128lbs

Additional Notes

per War Department orders for failure to subscribe to National Defense oath

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 W - CD-05265,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24623.