Nelson, Edward W - CD-38815
Title
Nelson, Edward W - CD-38815
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 - 38815
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Edward W
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Burlington-Des Moines Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
pressman
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jul 1900
20 Jul 1903
20 Jul 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co F 50th Reg
Co H 54th Reg
Co H 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-James Nelson
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, Edward W - CD-38815,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58022.