Thompson, Ray H - CD-28018

Title

Thompson, Ray H - CD-28018

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 - 28018

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

Ray H

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co E 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs C A Thompson

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

dark

Hair Color

light

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, Ray H - CD-28018,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47311.