Nelson, Joe W - CD-38863
Title
Nelson, Joe W - CD-38863
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 - 38863
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Joe W
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Fort Dodge- Webster-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
5 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co F 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
kin-J F-Nelson-215 N 12th Street-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 9in
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, Joe W - CD-38863,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58067.