Swygard, John H - CD-27524

Title

Swygard, John H - CD-27524

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 - 27524

Surname

Swygard

Given Name(s)

John H

Town or City of Residence

Mediapolis

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Burlington-IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

auto mechanic
blacksmith

Date of Enlistment

15 Dec 1912

Enlistment Unit

Btry A 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W H Swygardd-Mediapolis-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

red

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

“Swygard, John H - CD-27524,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46818.