Swiger, Washington Earl - CD-27476

Title

Swiger, Washington Earl - CD-27476

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 - 27476

Surname

Swiger

Given Name(s)

Washington Earl

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Mar 1890

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

florist

Date of Enlistment

3 Mar 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Swiger, Washington Earl - CD-27476,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46770.