Swanson, Martin L - CD-27366

Title

Swanson, Martin L - CD-27366

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 - 27366

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Martin L

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Mar 1895

Birthplace

Woodbury Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 Feb 1914
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co H 56th Reg
Co H 2nd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs A Swanson

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

135lbs

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, Martin L - CD-27366,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46660.