Swanson, Paul Martin - CD-27367

Title

Swanson, Paul Martin - CD-27367

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 - 27367

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Paul Martin

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Oct 1895

Birthplace

Des Moines Twp- Boone Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

17 May 1915
4 Jul 1915
6 Sep 1916
1 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co I 56th Reg
Co I 2nd Inf
Sup Co 2nd Inf
1st Sep Co

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Martin Swanson-Boone-IA

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

175lbs

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, Paul Martin - CD-27367,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46661.