Nelson, Melvin C - CD-38881
Title
Nelson, Melvin C - CD-38881
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 - 38881
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Melvin C
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Minneapolis-MN
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
salesman
Date of Enlistment
7 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Fld Hos 2
Next of Kin
Bro-O L Nelson-
611 2nd Ave N-
Minneapolis-MN
611 2nd Ave N-
Minneapolis-MN
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
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, Melvin C - CD-38881,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58085.