Nelson, Joe W - CD-38862
Title
Nelson, Joe W - CD-38862
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 - 38862
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Joe W
Town or City of Residence
Webster City
County of Residence
Hamilton
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Champaign-IL
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
miner
Date of Enlistment
16 Mar 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co C 52 Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
dark blue
Hair Color
light 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, Joe W - CD-38862,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58066.