Brown, Jay Austin - CD-05317

Title

Brown, Jay Austin - CD-05317

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 - 05317

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Jay Austin

Town or City of Residence

Oelwein

County of Residence

Fayette

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Eureka-WI

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

7 May 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co L 49th Inf

Height

6ft

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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, Jay Austin - CD-05317,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24675.