Nelson, James P - CD-38859
Title
Nelson, James P - CD-38859
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 - 38859
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
James P
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Falls
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
30 Jun 1885
Birthplace
Clay Co-SD
Enlistment Age
25
Civil Occupation
barber
Date of Enlistment
21 Mar 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co M 53rd
Height
5ft 6in
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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, James P - CD-38859,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58063.