Thompson, Jay Sumner - CD-28050

Title

Thompson, Jay Sumner - CD-28050

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 - 28050

Surname

Thompson

Given Name(s)

Jay Sumner

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Oct 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

teacher

Date of Enlistment

19 May 1903
2 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Bush Thompson

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

1904-promted to sergeant

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, Jay Sumner - CD-28050,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47343.