Pettit, Thomas R - CD-20308

Title

Pettit, Thomas R - CD-20308

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 - 20308

Surname

Pettit

Given Name(s)

Thomas R

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Nov 1891

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

furrier

Date of Enlistment

20 Dec 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Thomas W Pettit-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

136lbs

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

“Pettit, Thomas R - CD-20308,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39631.