OBrien, Howard F - CD-39599
Title
OBrien, Howard F - CD-39599
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 - 39599
Surname
OBrien
Given Name(s)
Howard F
Town or City of Residence
Marengo
County of Residence
Iowa
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Buchanan Co-IA
Enlistment Age
27
Civil Occupation
mechanic
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
21 Feb 1909
27 Jun 1916
14 Jul 1917
27 Jun 1916
14 Jul 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co L 53rd Inf
Trp A 1st Cav
Trp A 1st Cav
Trp A 1st Cav
Trp A 1st Cav
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs R D OBrien-
Independence-IA
Independence-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
excellent character
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
“OBrien, Howard F - CD-39599,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58801.