Nelson, Carl O - CD-38797
Title
Nelson, Carl O - CD-38797
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 - 38797
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Carl O
Town or City of Residence
Birmingham
County of Residence
Van Buren
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Libertyville- Jefferson Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
21
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
barber
barber
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
8 May 1914
2 May 1917
2 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 1st Reg
Co M 1st Reg
Next of Kin
fath-C A Nelson
mom-Mrs C E Nelson
mom-Mrs C E Nelson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
ruddy
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, Carl O - CD-38797,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58004.