Thompson, Walter - CD-28031

Title

Thompson, Walter - CD-28031

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 - 28031

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

Walter

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Mar 1883

Birthplace

New York-NY

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

30 May 1908
16 Nov 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

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, Walter - CD-28031,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47324.