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Title: Carl Nystrom Sr. Soldier, Sweden
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When: 1890 [uncertain]
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From the 17th century until 2010, the Swedish Army recruitment was based upon Prussian-style conscription. All personnel were drafted as conscripts for a year of national service, after which the unit the soldier trained with was put in reserve. Upon completion of conscript service with sufficient service marks, conscripts are eligible to apply for commissioned officer training.
Sweden has not participated in an officially declared war since the 1814 SwedishNorwegian War, although e.g. Swedish aircraft took part in the NATO-led 2011 military intervention in Libya. Swedish foreign policy has managed to keep Sweden out of war through a policy of neutrality.
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Nystrom family collection, Ann Arbor, Michigan