Nelson, Carl - CD-38792
Title
Nelson, Carl - CD-38792
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 - 38792
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Carl
Town or City of Residence
Glenwood
County of Residence
Mills
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
22
27
28
27
28
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
22 May 1893
17 Aug 1896
6 Aug 1897
17 Aug 1896
6 Aug 1897
Enlistment Unit
Co C 3rd Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Co C 3rd Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
auburn
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, Carl - CD-38792,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57999.