Swain, Frank - CD-27313

Title

Swain, Frank - CD-27313

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 - 27313

Surname

Swain

Given Name(s)

Frank

Town or City of Residence

Corning

County of Residence

Adams

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Dec 1890

Birthplace

Cass Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Apr 1910
1 Apr 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co K 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs W R Swain-Corning-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

170lbs

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, Frank - CD-27313,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46609.