Downing, Samuel Vance - CD-10083

Title

Downing, Samuel Vance - CD-10083

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 - 10083

Surname

Downing

Given Name(s)

Samuel Vance

Town or City of Residence

Bennett

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Washington Co-IN

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

engineer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1898

25 Sep 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co F 1st Reg
Co F 49th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Downing, Samuel Vance - CD-10083,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 27, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/29433.