Nelson, Charles A - CD-38800
Title
Nelson, Charles A - CD-38800
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 - 38800
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Charles A
Town or City of Residence
Ida Grove
County of Residence
Ida
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Mar 1887
Birthplace
Harrison Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
barber
Date of Enlistment
6 Mar 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co B 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Charles Nelson
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
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, Charles A - CD-38800,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58007.