World War II Selective Service Induction Document

This physical paper document is a multi-section official government form titled 'Report of Induction of Selective Service Man', specifically Army Form W. D., A. G. O. Form 221, dated October 1, 1940. The document is filled out in typewritten text and handwritten ink, printed on off-white or light tan standard archival paper stock. Prominently featured across the center is a large, stamped red 'C' overlay. The sheet captures detailed personal and military service data for an individual named Jack Francis Pancoast, born February 3, 1912, including his permanent address in Floreffe, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, his civilian occupation as a wire drawer, marital status, and emergency contact details for his mother, Helen Pancoast. The bottom section includes handwritten signatures in black ink, notably 'Jack Francis Pancoast' and the witnessing officer, 'F. L. Walski, 2nd Lieut., Infantry', dated February 13, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Visible condition issues include moderate foxing, yellowing due to age, folding creases, edge wear, and potential fading of the older inks, all consistent with a mid-20th-century paper record kept in varying storage environments. The identification is based entirely on the visible header text, layout, and typed/handwritten contents of the document. This item represents a historical military administrative artifact from the World War II era, unauthenticated regarding its exact archival lineage.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this document appears to be a World War II Selective Service Induction Document, specifically Army Form W. D., A. G. O. Form 221, dated October 1, 1940, with handwritten details for an individual named Jack Francis Pancoast and signatures dated February 13, 1941. I can't verify from a photo whether the paper stock, stamps, and ink are period-correct or modern reproductions, as would need physical inspection to confirm. The item displays condition issues such as moderate foxing, yellowing, folding creases, and edge wear, which are generally consistent with mid-20th-century archival paper. The basis for the value estimate of $75 to 150 assumes the identification is correct and that it represents a genuine historical military administrative artifact. Demand for individual World War II draft and induction records tends to be relatively niche, typically appealing to military historians, genealogists, or local history collectors, though documents bearing specific named individuals can sometimes attract interest if tied to notable biographies. To confirm authenticity and the integrity of the signatures, an in-person examination by a paper conservator or ephemera expert would be necessary. If this item were determined to be a modern reproduction, copy, or facsimile rather than a period original, the market value would drop significantly, likely to less than $10-25 as a mere novelty or educational prop.