Swisher, Ellis L - CD-27499
Title
Swisher, Ellis L - CD-27499
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 - 27499
Surname
Swisher
Given Name(s)
Ellis L
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Apr 1895
Birthplace
Henderson Co-IL
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
16 Feb 1915
20 Jun 1916
10 Feb 1917
20 Jun 1916
10 Feb 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co D 54th Reg
Mex Border Serv
Co K 1st Reg
Mex Border Serv
Co K 1st Reg
Date of Discharge
15 Jan 1917
Next of Kin
fath- Oscar M Swisher-Washington-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
US service
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.
Collection
Citation
“Swisher, Ellis L - CD-27499,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46793.