Nelson, Earl - CD-38810

Title

Nelson, Earl - CD-38810

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 - 38810

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Earl

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Mar 1896

Birthplace

Woodbury Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

9 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co H 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs C H Nelson

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Earl - CD-38810,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58017.