Nelson, Nelson - CD-38892
Title
Nelson, Nelson - CD-38892
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 - 38892
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Nelson
Town or City of Residence
Emmetsburg
County of Residence
Palo Alto
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Mar 1866
Birthplace
Denmark
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
8 Apr 1898
18 Jun 1900
18 Jun 1903
18 Jun 1906
18 Jun 1900
18 Jun 1903
18 Jun 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co K 4th Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
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, Nelson - CD-38892,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58096.