Brown, William J - CD-05456
Title
Brown, William J - CD-05456
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 - 05456
Surname
Brown
Given Name(s)
William J
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Jan 1896
Birthplace
Dubuque-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
ticket taker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
13 Oct 1914
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 2nd Inf
Co H 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-Wm H Brown
mom-Mary Brown-1025 Dubuque Street-Sioux City-IA
mom-Mary Brown-1025 Dubuque Street-Sioux City-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
transfer
affidavit-need to support mother-15 Jun 1917
affidavit-need to support mother-15 Jun 1917
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.
Collection
Citation
“Brown, William J - CD-05456,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24813.