Nelson, Edward M - CD-38814

Title

Nelson, Edward M - CD-38814

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 - 38814

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Edward M

Town or City of Residence

Estherville

County of Residence

Emmet

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Jan 1887

Birthplace

Emmet Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

printer

Date of Enlistment

7 Jun 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Peter Nelson

Height

5ft 10in

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Edward M - CD-38814,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58021.