Else, Thomas C - CD-10814

Title

Else, Thomas C - CD-10814

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 - 10814

Surname

Else

Given Name(s)

Thomas C

Town or City of Residence

Creston

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 May 1881

Birthplace

Parker-SD

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer
grocer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1900

25 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co G 51st Reg

Co I 55th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Else, Thomas C - CD-10814,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 29, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/30164.