Ponto, Rufus W - CD-20798
Title
Ponto, Rufus W - CD-20798
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 - 20798
Surname
Ponto
Given Name(s)
Rufus W
Town or City of Residence
Charles City
County of Residence
Floyd
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Charles City-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
26 Oct 1918
1 Apr 1921
1 Apr 1921
Enlistment Unit
Co H 4th Inf
Co E 134th Inf
Co E 134th Inf
Next of Kin
fath-J A Ponto-302 Ferguson Street-Charles City-IA
Height
6ft 1in
Complexion
ruddy
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Ponto, Rufus W - CD-20798,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40113.