Nelson, Edward L - CD-38813
Title
Nelson, Edward L - CD-38813
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 - 38813
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Edward L
Town or City of Residence
Keokuk
County of Residence
Lee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Keokuk-Lee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
painter
Date of Enlistment
28 Feb 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co A 50th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-N T Nelson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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, Edward L - CD-38813,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58020.