Swanson, Ray A - CD-27357

Title

Swanson, Ray A - CD-27357

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 - 27357

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Ray A

Town or City of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Cherokee-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-P A Swanson-112 E Main Street-Cherokee-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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, Ray A - CD-27357,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46651.