Nelson, James M - CD-38860
Title
Nelson, James M - CD-38860
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 - 38860
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
James M
Town or City of Residence
Oskaloosa
County of Residence
Mahaska
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Dec 1892
Birthplace
Mahaska Co-IA
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
4 May 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co H 3rd Inf
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, James M - CD-38860,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58064.