Pontious, Samuel A - CD-20795

Title

Pontious, Samuel A - CD-20795

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 - 20795

Surname

Pontious

Given Name(s)

Samuel A

Town or City of Residence

Sac City

County of Residence

Sac

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co M 52nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

20 Dec 1901

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

permanent removal from station

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

“Pontious, Samuel A - CD-20795,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40110.