Swanson, Carl R - CD-27346

Title

Swanson, Carl R - CD-27346

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 - 27346

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Carl R

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Nov 1881

Birthplace

Lucas Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 May 1905
6 Mar 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg
Co H 55th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

165lbs

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

“Swanson, Carl R - CD-27346,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46640.