Nelson, Claude I - CD-38808

Title

Nelson, Claude I - CD-38808

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 - 38808

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Claude I

Town or City of Residence

Corning

County of Residence

Adams

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Taylor Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

9 Jan 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co K 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-O E Nelson

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Claude I - CD-38808,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58015.