Nelson, Nels A - CD-38885
Title
Nelson, Nels A - CD-38885
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 - 38885
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Nels A
Town or City of Residence
Decorah
County of Residence
Winneshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Hesper- Winneshiek Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
12 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co E 1st Inf
Next of Kin
bro-Jacob A Nelson
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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, Nels A - CD-38885,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58089.