Nelson, Lewis W - CD-38876
Title
Nelson, Lewis W - CD-38876
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 - 38876
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Lewis W
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Dec 1891
Birthplace
Macon Co-IL
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
cook
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath - Benedict Nelson
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
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, Lewis W - CD-38876,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58080.