Swisher, Claude D - CD-27497

Title

Swisher, Claude D - CD-27497

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 - 27497

Surname

Swisher

Given Name(s)

Claude D

Town or City of Residence

Washington

County of Residence

Washington

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

23 Sep 1896

Birthplace

Henderson Co-IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Feb 1915
12 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 54th Reg
Co K 1st Reg

Next of Kin

fath-O M Swisher-Washington-IA

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

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

“Swisher, Claude D - CD-27497,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46791.