Thorn, Emil - CD-28065

Title

Thorn, Emil - CD-28065

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 - 28065

Surname

Thorn

Given Name(s)

Emil

Town or City of Residence

Charles City

County of Residence

Floyd

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Apr 1879

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age


22

Civil Occupation


machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

7 Feb 1900
7 Mar 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co D 49th Reg
Co D 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

30 Nov 1904

Next of Kin

fath-F Thorn

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

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

“Thorn, Emil - CD-28065,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47358.