Nelson, Harrison D - CD-38846

Title

Nelson, Harrison D - CD-38846

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 - 38846

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Harrison D

Town or City of Residence

Eagle Grove

County of Residence

Wright

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Sep 1889

Birthplace

Wright Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

student
locomotive fireman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Apr 1908
7 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Godfrey Nelson

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Harrison D - CD-38846,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58052.