Swain, Lyman E - CD-27316

Title

Swain, Lyman E - CD-27316

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 - 27316

Surname

Swain

Given Name(s)

Lyman E

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Burlington-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

real estate dealer

Date of Enlistment

16 Jul 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 50th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

23 Oct 1900

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs S E Swain-837 High Street-Burlington-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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, Lyman E - CD-27316,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46612.