Swanson, Wilbert O - CD-27370

Title

Swanson, Wilbert O - CD-27370

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 - 27370

Surname

Swanson

Given Name(s)

Wilbert O

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Ottumwa-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Oct 1918
1 Apr 1921

Enlistment Unit

Co L 4th Inf
Serv Trp

Next of Kin

fath-Gust Swanson-239 N Moore-Ottumwa-IA

Height

5ft 3in

Complexion

fair

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, Wilbert O - CD-27370,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46664.