Nelson, Arthur James - CD-38786
Title
Nelson, Arthur James - CD-38786
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 - 38786
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Arthur James
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Jan 1883
Birthplace
Des Moines Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
24
24
Civil Occupation
clerk
pharmacist
pharmacist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
1 Jan 1905
26 Dec 1907
26 Dec 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co H 54th Reg
Co H 54th Reg
Co H 54th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, Arthur James - CD-38786,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57993.