Nelson, Lafayette G - CD-38870
Title
Nelson, Lafayette G - CD-38870
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 - 38870
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Lafayette G
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Mar 1882
Birthplace
Kandiyohi-MN
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
electrician
Date of Enlistment
8 May 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co H 56th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
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, Lafayette G - CD-38870,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58074.