Svendal, Erik - CD-27290

Title

Svendal, Erik - CD-27290

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 - 27290

Surname

Svendal

Given Name(s)

Erik

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Oct 1883

Birthplace

Baragan-Norway

Enlistment Age

33

Civil Occupation

cement worker

Date of Enlistment

25 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co D 2nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

12 Jun 1917

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

145lbs

Additional Notes

wife wholly dependent for support

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

“Svendal, Erik - CD-27290,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46588.