Nelson, John P - CD-38868
Title
Nelson, John P - CD-38868
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 - 38868
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
John P
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Oct 1883
Birthplace
Warren Co-IL
Enlistment Age
24
26
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
car repairer
car repairer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
6 Jul 1908
8 Aug 1910
8 Aug 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
blue
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 P - CD-38868,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58072.