Swain, Charles G - CD-27309

Title

Swain, Charles G - CD-27309

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 - 27309

Surname

Swain

Given Name(s)

Charles G

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Dec 1893

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21
25

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1911
5 Aug 1914
8 Dec 1917
31 Aug 1918

Enlistment Unit

US Navy
2nd Det HC
54th Field Hos
Fed Ser

Years of Enlistment


3

Date of Discharge

15 Sep 1913


Next of Kin

fath-J W Swain-San Bernadino-CA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Swain, Charles G - CD-27309,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46605.