Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960

Title

Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960

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 - 27960

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

Gains Sylvester

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

VT

Enlistment Age

49

Civil Occupation

engineer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

22 Jul 1889
22 Jul 1894
22 Jul 1897

Enlistment Unit

Co A 6th Reg
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 4th Reg

Additional Notes

sergeant major

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

“Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47253.