Thomas, Oral - CD-27886

Title

Thomas, Oral - CD-27886

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 - 27886

Surname

Thomas

Given Name(s)

Oral

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Dec 1888

Birthplace

Grundy Co-MO

Enlistment Age

20

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 Aug 1909
16 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg
Band 54th Inf

Next of Kin

fath-R M Thomas

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes


transferred

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

“Thomas, Oral - CD-27886,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47179.