Nelson, August - CD-38788
Title
Nelson, August - CD-38788
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 - 38788
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
August
Town or City of Residence
Council Bluffs
County of Residence
Pottawattamie
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Apr 1894
Birthplace
Kristenstad-Sweden
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
8 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co L 55th Reg
Next of Kin
unc-P Nelson-
727 Washington Ave-
Council Bluffs-IA
727 Washington Ave-
Council Bluffs-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
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
“Nelson, August - CD-38788,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57995.