Thompson, James L - CD-27992

Title

Thompson, James L - CD-27992

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 - 27992

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

James L

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Scotland

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

2 Apr 1901

Enlistment Unit

Co K 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Thompson, James L - CD-27992,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47285.