Nelson, Elmer - CD-38816
Title
Nelson, Elmer - CD-38816
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 - 38816
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Elmer
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 May 1893
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
26 Mar 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
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, Elmer - CD-38816,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58023.