McColla, Thomas Clarendon - CD-37779

Title

McColla, Thomas Clarendon - CD-37779

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 - 37779

Surname

McColla

Given Name(s)

Thomas Clarendon

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Chicago-IL

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

wholesale grocer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

21 Oct 1891
21 Oct 1896
21 Oct 1897
1 Mar 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co A 50th Reg
Co A 50th Reg
Co A 50th Reg
Co A 50th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

red

Additional Notes

appointed 1st sergeant

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

“McColla, Thomas Clarendon - CD-37779,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 3, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57009.