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

Date of Enlistment

May 1898
13 Jul 1901

Enlistment Unit

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

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, Elwyn C - CD-27312,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46608.