Thayer, Marion L - CD-27817

Title

Thayer, Marion L - CD-27817

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 - 27817

Surname

Thayer

Given Name(s)

Marion L

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Dec 1881

Birthplace

Plymouth CO-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

cigar maker

Date of Enlistment

15 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd 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

“Thayer, Marion L - CD-27817,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47110.