Swope, Ira J Jr - CD-27522

Title

Swope, Ira J Jr - CD-27522

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 - 27522

Surname

Swope

Given Name(s)

Ira J Jr

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Mar 1895

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

driver

Date of Enlistment

30 Dec 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-M E Swope

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

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

“Swope, Ira J Jr - CD-27522,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46816.