Swanson, Harry R - CD-27351

Title

Swanson, Harry R - CD-27351

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 - 27351

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Harry R

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 May 1898

Birthplace

Webster Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

grocery clerk

Date of Enlistment

5 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 2nd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

gard-Mrs C A Swanson-Fort Dodge-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

130lbs

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

“Swanson, Harry R - CD-27351,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46645.