Bruington, Fred L - CD-05543

Title

Bruington, Fred L - CD-05543

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 - 05543

Surname

Bruington

Given Name(s)

Fred L

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Dec 1889
21 Dec 1890

Birthplace

Cass Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
23

Civil Occupation

student
salesman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

9 Jul 1908
8 Aug 1914
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 3rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-B O Bruington

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

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

“Bruington, Fred L - CD-05543,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24898.