Nelson, Nels P - CD-38889

Title

Nelson, Nels P - CD-38889

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 - 38889

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Nels P

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 May 1869

Birthplace

Denmark

Enlistment Age

40

Civil Occupation

restaurant business

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

13 Aug 1909
10 Jul 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg
Co C 56th Reg

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Nels P - CD-38889,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58093.