Nelson, Andrew - CD-38780

Title

Nelson, Andrew - CD-38780

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 - 38780

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Andrew

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Apr 1898

Birthplace

Turner-SD

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

13 Dec 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co E 3rd

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Mary Nelson

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

brown

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

“Nelson, Andrew - CD-38780,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57987.