Nelson, James A - CD-38857
Title
Nelson, James A - CD-38857
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 - 38857
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
James A
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
County of Residence
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Dec 1892
Birthplace
Yellowstone-MT
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
1 Jan 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co K 54th Inf
Next of Kin
mom-Emma Nelson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
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, James A - CD-38857,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58061.