Nelson, Carl M - CD-38796
Title
Nelson, Carl M - CD-38796
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 - 38796
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Carl M
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Jun 1891
Birthplace
Des Moines Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
mattress maker
Date of Enlistment
23 Jul 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co H 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Nels M Nelson
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
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, Carl M - CD-38796,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58003.