Thornton, Samuel - CD-28087

Title

Thornton, Samuel - CD-28087

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 - 28087

Surname

Thornton

Given Name(s)

Samuel

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

11 Oct 1878
24 Jun 1882

Enlistment Unit

Co F 2nd Reg
Co F 2nd Reg

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

“Thornton, Samuel - CD-28087,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47380.