Nelson, John Arch - CD-38866
Title
Nelson, John Arch - CD-38866
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 - 38866
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
John Arch
Town or City of Residence
Ames
County of Residence
Story
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Nov 1883
Birthplace
Story Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
hotel man
Date of Enlistment
28 Jun 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co C 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-William H Nelson
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Nelson, John Arch - CD-38866,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58070.