Nelson, Gilbert L - CD-38835
Title
Nelson, Gilbert L - CD-38835
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 - 38835
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Gilbert L
Town or City of Residence
Manson
County of Residence
Calhoun
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Saint Cloud-MN
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
9 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co F 1st Inf
Next of Kin
bro-Godfrey Nelson-Manson-IA
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
fair
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, Gilbert L - CD-38835,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58041.