Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101
Title
Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101
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 - 28101
Surname
Thorson
Given Name(s)
Oscar Carl
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
19 Sep 1884
Birthplace
Devil Lake-ND
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
29 Jun 1908
26 Jul 1909
26 Jul 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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.
Collection
Citation
“Thorson, Oscar Carl - CD-28101,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47394.