Thomas, Richard W - CD-27887

Title

Thomas, Richard W - CD-27887

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 - 27887

Surname

Thomas

Given Name(s)

Richard W

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

31 Dec 1885

Birthplace

MT

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

12 Dec 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Date of Discharge

10 Jul1905

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs George Vanwinkle

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

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

“Thomas, Richard W - CD-27887,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47180.