Sweeney, John H - CD-27420
Title
Sweeney, John H - CD-27420
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 - 27420
Surname
Sweeney
Given Name(s)
John H
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Apr 1876
Birthplace
Ottumwa-IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
electrician
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
23 May 1898
6 Mar 1899
25 Nov 1902
14 Dec 1905
6 Mar 1899
25 Nov 1902
14 Dec 1905
Enlistment Unit
USV 5th Cav
USV 5th Cav
Co G 50th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
USV 5th Cav
Co G 50th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
Date of Discharge
9 Nov 1898
6 Nov 1902
4 May 1906
6 Nov 1902
4 May 1906
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
165lbs
Additional Notes
musician
22 Apr 1903 corporal
21 Nov 1904 sergeant
business interferes with military duties
22 Apr 1903 corporal
21 Nov 1904 sergeant
business interferes with military duties
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
“Sweeney, John H - CD-27420,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46714.