Nelson, Morton S - CD-38882
Title
Nelson, Morton S - CD-38882
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 - 38882
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Morton S
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Mar 1889
Birthplace
Woodbury Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
21
22
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
11 Apr 1910
6 Nov 1911
25 Mar 1917
6 Nov 1911
25 Mar 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Minnie Nelson
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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, Morton S - CD-38882,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58086.