Sweeney, John - CD-27418

Title

Sweeney, John - CD-27418

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 - 27418

Surname

Sweeney

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Nov 1892

Birthplace

Union-WI

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

26 Jan 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Miles G Sweeney-Sheldon-IA

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

142lbs

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

“Sweeney, John - CD-27418,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46712.