Swanson, Paul O - CD-27368
Title
Swanson, Paul O - CD-27368
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 - 27368
Surname
Swanson
Given Name(s)
Paul O
Town or City of Residence
Carroll
County of Residence
Carroll
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
Jul 1895
Birthplace
Ida Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
blacksmith
Date of Enlistment
24 Jan 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co D 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
16 Oct 1914
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs C Swanson-Carroll-IA
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
120lbs
Additional Notes
company mustered out
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.
Collection
Citation
“Swanson, Paul O - CD-27368,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46662.