Swinson, Russel L - CD-27492

Title

Swinson, Russel L - CD-27492

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 - 27492

Surname

Swinson

Given Name(s)

Russel L

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Nov 1898

Birthplace

Wapello Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

7 Mar 1917

Enlistment Unit

Band 1st Cav

Next of Kin

fath-J S Swinson-Ottumwa-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light 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

“Swinson, Russel L - CD-27492,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46786.