Swain, Elwyn C - CD-27312
Title
Swain, Elwyn C - CD-27312
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 - 27312
Surname
Swain
Given Name(s)
Elwyn C
Town or City of Residence
Bancroft
County of Residence
Kossuth
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
27
Civil Occupation
printer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
May 1898
13 Jul 1901
13 Jul 1901
Enlistment Unit
Band 52nd Reg
Band 52nd Reg
Band 52nd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
Oct 1898
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
musician
change of residence from state
change of residence from state
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.
Collection
Citation
“Swain, Elwyn C - CD-27312,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46608.
