Nelson, Gus E - CD-38837
Title
Nelson, Gus E - CD-38837
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 - 38837
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Gus E
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Colfax-Jasper Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
8 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
3rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-John P Nelson-
331 NE 7th Street-Des Moines-IA
331 NE 7th Street-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
appointed 2nd lieutenant
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, Gus E - CD-38837,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58043.