Silverthorn, Vern - CD-24531

Title

Silverthorn, Vern - CD-24531

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 - 24531

Surname

Silverthorn

Given Name(s)

Vern

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Jun 1886

Birthplace

Mahaska Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

18 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co F 54th Reg

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

iron grey

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

“Silverthorn, Vern - CD-24531,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43836.