Nelson, Harry - CD-38847

Title

Nelson, Harry - CD-38847

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 - 38847

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Harry

Town or City of Residence

Charles City

County of Residence

Floyd

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Feb 1885

Birthplace

Copenhagen- Denmark

Enlistment Age

28
31

Civil Occupation

tiler

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

2 Jun 1913
2 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 1st

Next of Kin

kin-Herman Tommings-604 Johnson Street-Charles City-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Harry - CD-38847,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58053.