The record indicates Robert enlisted in NG - probably the National Guard -- on 21 June 1917 at the age of 20 8/12 years. He served overseas from 11 August 2018 and was honorably discharged 20 July 1919 with no disabilities. Most records show this 21 June 1917 enlistment date. Some other records show different enlistment and discharge information but some may not include all of his service. His residence was Hartburg, Newton County, Texas.
According to the Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920, enlisted men, Robert M Brinson's army serial number was 1,492,781 and was white. His residence was Hartburg, Newton, Texas. He enlisted in NG in Hartburg Tex June 21/17 at the age of 20 8/12 yrs. He was born in Mendenhall Mississippi. Organizations were Co H 5 Inf Tex NG to Oct 14/17 and Co C 143 Inf to Disch. His grades were Pvt lcl Oct 4/17; Pvt Feb 1/18; and Pvt lcl Sept 1/18. He served overseas Aug 11/18 to --- and was hon. disch. July 20/19 on demobilization. He was 0 percent disabled on date of discharge.
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Brinson, Robert M 1,492,781 White
(Surname) (Christian name) (Army serial number) (Race: White or colored)
Residence: Hartburg Newton TEXAS
*Enlisted in NG Hartburg Tex June 21/17
*Born in Mendenhall Mississippi 20 8/12 Yrs
Organizations: Co H 5 Inf Tex NG to Oct 14/17;
Co C 143 Inf to Disch.
Grade: Pvt lcl Oct 4/17; Pvt Feb 1/18
Pvt lcl Sept 1/18
Engagements:
Wounds or other injuries received in action: None.
*Served overseas: Aug 11/18 to -----
* Hon. disch. July 20/19 on demobilization
Was reported 0 per cent disabled on date of discharge, in view of occupation.
Remarks:
Form No. 724-1 1/2. A.G.O.
March 13, 1920
*Insert "R.A.", "N.G.","E.R.C.","N.A.", as case may be followed by place and date of enlistment. *Give place of birth and date of birth, or age at enlistment. *Give dates of departure from and arrival in the United States. * Give date.
From Family Search:
Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920
Index and images of military service related records (statement of service cards and applications for victory medal cards) for World War I acquired from the Texas Military Forces Museum in Austin.
Full record at:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-DWM9
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