Nelson, Hans - CD-38840
Title
Nelson, Hans - CD-38840
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 - 38840
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Hans
Town or City of Residence
Charles City
County of Residence
Floyd
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Sep 1890
Birthplace
Brimminge- Denmark
Enlistment Age
21
24
26
24
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 May 1912
14 Aug 1915
1 Jul 1917
14 Aug 1915
1 Jul 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 1st Reg
Co E 1st Inf
Co E 1st Reg
Co E 1st Inf
Next of Kin
Herman Somminge
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
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, Hans - CD-38840,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58046.