Sumstine, John W - CD-27210

Title

Sumstine, John W - CD-27210

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 - 27210

Surname

Sumstine

Given Name(s)

John W

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

5 Apr 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co I 52nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

1 Nov 1901

Next of Kin

fath-William Sumstine-Boone-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

unavailable-wilful absence from company drill-no objection to re-enlistment

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

“Sumstine, John W - CD-27210,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 23, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46510.