Brown, Willis W - CD-05463

Title

Brown, Willis W - CD-05463

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 - 05463

Surname

Brown

Given Name(s)

Willis W

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Burlington-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

fireman

Date of Enlistment

16 Jul 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 50th Reg

Date of Discharge

7 Oct 1901

Next of Kin

fath-W B Brown-1302 S 13th-Burlington-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

out of town on drill nights

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, Willis W - CD-05463,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24820.