Nelson, Ernest T - CD-38818
Title
Nelson, Ernest T - CD-38818
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 - 38818
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Ernest T
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Apr 1883
Birthplace
Waterloo-Black Hawk-IA
Enlistment Age
16
21
32
21
32
Civil Occupation
student
laborer
woodworker
laborer
woodworker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
6 Feb 1900
31 May 1904
9 Jun 1916
31 May 1904
9 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co B 49th Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-A J Nelson
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
light 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, Ernest T - CD-38818,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58025.