Swanson, John L - CD-27364

Title

Swanson, John L - CD-27364

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 - 27364

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

John L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Sweden

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

driver

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

21 Apr 1892
22 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co 27 2nd Inf-Sweden
Co A 3rd Reg

Years of Enlistment


3

Date of Discharge

19 Mar 1897

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

medium

Additional Notes

due to leg trouble

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, John L - CD-27364,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46658.