Sweney, Meritt - CD-27450

Title

Sweney, Meritt - CD-27450

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 - 27450

Surname

Sweney

Given Name(s)

Meritt

Town or City of Residence

Montezuma

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Montezuma-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

30 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st Reg

Next of Kin

fath-C H Sweney-Montezuma-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Sweney, Meritt - CD-27450,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46744.