Nelson, Charles E - CD-38801
Title
Nelson, Charles E - CD-38801
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 - 38801
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Charles E
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Jan 1883
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
22
25
28
25
28
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
24 Apr 1905
24 Apr 1908
24 Apr 1911
24 Apr 1908
24 Apr 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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, Charles E - CD-38801,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58008.