Nelson, Carl J - CD-38794
Title
Nelson, Carl J - CD-38794
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 - 38794
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Carl J
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Slater-Story Co-IA
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
truck driver
Date of Enlistment
5 Jul 1918
Enlistment Unit
Co E 4th Reg
Next of Kin
wife-Edna Nelson-
48No 2nd Street-Fort Dodge-IA
48No 2nd Street-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
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 J - CD-38794,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58001.