Nelson, Oscar E - CD-38896
Title
Nelson, Oscar E - CD-38896
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 - 38896
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Oscar E
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Jul 1890
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
19
22
25
22
25
Civil Occupation
machinist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
9 Feb 1910
3 Mar 1913
3 Mar 1916
3 Mar 1913
3 Mar 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co H 54th Reg
Co H 54th Reg
Co I 1st Inf
Co H 54th Reg
Co I 1st Inf
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
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, Oscar E - CD-38896,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58100.