Nelson, Nels Ingvald - CD-38887
Title
Nelson, Nels Ingvald - CD-38887
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 - 38887
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Nels Ingvald
Town or City of Residence
Ellsworth
County of Residence
Hamilton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Dec 1896
Birthplace
Roland-Story Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
butcher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 Jun 1916
16 Jun 1916
16 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Band 2nd Reg
Band 2nd Reg
Band 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-T H Nelson
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
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, Nels Ingvald - CD-38887,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58091.