Martensen, Nels - CD-36988

Title

Martensen, Nels - CD-36988

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 - 36988

Surname

Martensen

Given Name(s)

Nels

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Denmark

Enlistment Age

33

Civil Occupation

teamster

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

2 years
5 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Danish Army
Co E 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

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

“Martensen, Nels - CD-36988,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56225.