Shannon, Samuel E - CD-23954

Title

Shannon, Samuel E - CD-23954

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 - 23954

Surname

Shannon

Given Name(s)

Samuel E

Town or City of Residence

Atlantic

County of Residence

Cass

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Apr 1882

Birthplace

Cass Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

17 Jul 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Shannon, Samuel E - CD-23954,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43264.