Burcham, Thomas A - CD-05874
Title
Burcham, Thomas A - CD-05874
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 - 05874
Surname
Burcham
Given Name(s)
Thomas A
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Jul 1881
Birthplace
Shelby Co-IA
Enlistment Age
29
Civil Occupation
physician-surgeon
Date of Enlistment
6 Jan 1911
Enlistment Unit
1st Det Hos Cor
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
appointed 1st lieutenant-medical corp-3 Jun 1911
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.
Collection
Citation
“Burcham, Thomas A - CD-05874,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25227.