Nelson, Anton L - CD-38782

Title

Nelson, Anton L - CD-38782

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 - 38782

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Anton L

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Nov 1886

Birthplace

Ford-IL

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

28 May 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Next of Kin

gard-Peter H Nelson

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light 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, Anton L - CD-38782,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57989.