Brown, Melville C - CD-05366

Title

Brown, Melville C - CD-05366

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 - 05366

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Melville C

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Burlington-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

basket maker

Date of Enlistment

26 Jun 1918

Enlistment Unit

Btry B 2nd FA

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Ella Brown-1006 Bartlett Street-Burlington-IA

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

light

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, Melville C - CD-05366,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24724.