Brown, Gerald J - CD-05268

Title

Brown, Gerald J - CD-05268

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 - 05268

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Gerald J

Town or City of Residence

Atlantic

County of Residence

Cass

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Nov 1886

Birthplace

Audubon Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

17 Jul 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Inf
US Navy

Date of Discharge

24 Mar 1906

Next of Kin

fath-A W Brown

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

127lbs

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, Gerald J - CD-05268,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24626.