Thompson, Chris H - CD-28049
Title
Thompson, Chris H - CD-28049
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 - 28049
Surname
Thompson
Given Name(s)
Chris H
Town or City of Residence
Hampton
County of Residence
Franklin
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Germany
Enlistment Age
25
Civil Occupation
tailor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 Mar 1896
22 Apr 1899
22 Apr 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co D 4th Reg
Co D 52nd Reg
Co D 52nd Reg
Date of Discharge
18 May 1898
1 Oct 1900
1 Oct 1900
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light brown
Hair Color
flaxen
Additional Notes
physical disability
permanent removal from station
permanent removal from station
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, Chris H - CD-28049,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47342.