Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101

Title

Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101

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 - 28101

Surname

Thorson

Given Name(s)

Oscar Carl

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Sep 1884

Birthplace

Devil Lake-ND

Enlistment Age


24

Civil Occupation


clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 Jun 1908
26 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47394.