Nelson, James E - CD-38858

Title

Nelson, James E - CD-38858

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 - 38858

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

James E

Town or City of Residence

Jefferson

County of Residence

Greene

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Jefferson Greene Co-IA

Civil Occupation

electrician

Date of Enlistment

10 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

1st Sep Co Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Elias Nelson-
RFD-
Scranton-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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, James E - CD-38858,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58062.