Swanson, Robert C - CD-27369
Title
Swanson, Robert C - CD-27369
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 - 27369
Surname
Swanson
Given Name(s)
Robert C
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
machinist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
27 Jan 1898
24 Feb 1899
24 Feb 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 50th Reg
Co G 50th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
30 Jul 1900
Next of Kin
fath-Andrew Swanson-Ottumwa-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
willful absence from drill
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.
Collection
Citation
“Swanson, Robert C - CD-27369,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46663.