Thayer, John W - CD-27816
Title
Thayer, John W - CD-27816
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 - 27816
Surname
Thayer
Given Name(s)
John W
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
County of Residence
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
27
Civil Occupation
mechanic
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
29 Apr 1898
17 May 1898
7 Mar 1899
17 May 1898
7 Mar 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 50th Vol
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 50th Vol
Co K 50th Reg
Date of Discharge
30 Nov 1898
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
promoted to 2nd lieutenant 21 Dec 1900
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
“Thayer, John W - CD-27816,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47109.