Swank, Orville M - CD-27341

Title

Swank, Orville M - CD-27341

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 - 27341

Surname

Swank

Given Name(s)

Orville M

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Aug 1885

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

30

Civil Occupation

teacher

Date of Enlistment

18 Sep 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co A 2nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

150lbs

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

“Swank, Orville M - CD-27341,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46635.