Nelson, Alfred H - CD-38779
Title
Nelson, Alfred H - CD-38779
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 - 38779
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Alfred H
Town or City of Residence
Algona
County of Residence
Kossuth
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Sep 1876
Birthplace
NY
Enlistment Age
19
26
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jan 1897
31 May 1903
31 May 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co F 4th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Lars Nelson
Height
6ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
could be 64 inches
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
“Nelson, Alfred H - CD-38779,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57986.