Swenson, Fred O - CD-27455

Title

Swenson, Fred O - CD-27455

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 - 27455

Surname

Swenson

Given Name(s)

Fred O

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Jul 1887

Birthplace

Howard Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

4 Jun 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Ole Swenson Sr-Cresco-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

swarthy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Swenson, Fred O - CD-27455,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46749.