Thompson, Merle - CD-28010
Title
Thompson, Merle - CD-28010
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 - 28010
Surname
Thompson
Given Name(s)
Merle
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Aug 1882
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
shipping clerk
Date of Enlistment
11 Feb 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
9 Jul 1903
Next of Kin
gard-H J Thmpson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
discharged-permanent removal from state
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, Merle - CD-28010,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47303.