Tharp, Homer W - CD-27808

Title

Tharp, Homer W - CD-27808

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 - 27808

Surname

Tharp

Given Name(s)

Homer W

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jul 1885

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

28 Apr 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Reg

Date of Discharge

14 Mar 1906

Next of Kin

fath-J W Tharp

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

permanent removal from station

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

“Tharp, Homer W - CD-27808,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47101.