Nelson, Fred - CD-38825
Title
Nelson, Fred - CD-38825
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 - 38825
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Fred
Town or City of Residence
LeMars
County of Residence
Plymouth
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Jul 1892
Birthplace
Plymouth Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
24
24
Civil Occupation
mail clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
9 Dec 1913
10 May 1917
10 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-S Nelson
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
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, Fred - CD-38825,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58031.