Nelsen, Gadfry - CD-38770
Title
Nelsen, Gadfry - CD-38770
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 - 38770
Surname
Nelsen
Given Name(s)
Gadfry
Town or City of Residence
Marcus
County of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Sioux City-Woodbury Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
30 Sep 1918
Next of Kin
sis-Emma Nelsen-
Marcus-IA
Marcus-IA
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelsen, Gadfry - CD-38770,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57977.