Nelson, Henry - CD-38850

Title

Nelson, Henry - CD-38850

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 - 38850

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Henry

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Jan 1889

Birthplace

Buchanan Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

9 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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, Henry - CD-38850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58056.