Sweet, Gilbert Vernon - CD-27438

Title

Sweet, Gilbert Vernon - CD-27438

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 - 27438

Surname

Sweet

Given Name(s)

Gilbert Vernon

Town or City of Residence

Estherville

County of Residence

Emmet

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Feb 1881

Birthplace

Grundy Co-IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

7 Jun 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Sweet, Gilbert Vernon - CD-27438,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46732.