Thompson, Ralph Lewis - CD-28016

Title

Thompson, Ralph Lewis - CD-28016

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 - 28016

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

Ralph Lewis

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 May 1889

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

21 Mar 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co I 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath- L O Thompson

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

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, Ralph Lewis - CD-28016,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47309.