Nelson, Louis H - CD-38880
Title
Nelson, Louis H - CD-38880
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 - 38880
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Louis H
Town or City of Residence
Clinton
County of Residence
Clinton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
10 Dec 1887
Birthplace
Clinton Co-IA
Civil Occupation
woodworker
postal clerk
postal clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
16 Jun 1906
17 Jun 1909
1 Jul 1915
1 Jul 1912
17 Jun 1909
1 Jul 1915
1 Jul 1912
Enlistment Unit
Hos Cor 53 Reg
3nd Det HC
3nd Det HC
Next of Kin
gard-Augusta Nelson
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
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, Louis H - CD-38880,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58084.