Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960
Title
Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960
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 - 27960
Surname
Thompson
Given Name(s)
Gains Sylvester
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
VT
Enlistment Age
49
Civil Occupation
engineer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
22 Jul 1889
22 Jul 1894
22 Jul 1897
22 Jul 1894
22 Jul 1897
Enlistment Unit
Co A 6th Reg
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 4th Reg
Additional Notes
sergeant major
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
“Thompson, Gains Sylvester - CD-27960,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47253.