Roberts, Thomas - CD-21987
Title
Roberts, Thomas - CD-21987
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 - 21987
Surname
Roberts
Given Name(s)
Thomas
Town or City of Residence
Williamsburg
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Oct 1886
Birthplace
Wales
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
2 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Trp C 1st Cav
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
4 Aug 1916
Next of Kin
fath-Robert Roberts-Garreg Boeth-Wales-Great Brittain
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
hazel
Hair Color
black
Weight
163lbs
Additional Notes
disqualified heart trouble
applied for citizenship-Marengo-IA
birth place in Wales is Garreg-Boeth-Clignog-Caernarvonshire
applied for citizenship-Marengo-IA
birth place in Wales is Garreg-Boeth-Clignog-Caernarvonshire
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
“Roberts, Thomas - CD-21987,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41299.