Swatosh, Edward A - CD-27390
Title
Swatosh, Edward A - CD-27390
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 - 27390
Surname
Swatosh
Given Name(s)
Edward A
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
O Brien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Jul 1887
Birthplace
Poweshiek Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
28
29
28
29
Civil Occupation
ice cream mfg
confectioner
candy maker
confectioner
candy maker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
16 Jan 1912
16 Jan 1915
17 Jan 1916
2 Nov 1916
16 Jan 1915
17 Jan 1916
2 Nov 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 2nd Reg
Co E 2nd Inf
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 2nd Reg
Co E 2nd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
1
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
187lbs
Additional Notes
2nd lieutenant
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
“Swatosh, Edward A - CD-27390,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46684.