Nelson, Ralph F - CD-38905
Title
Nelson, Ralph F - CD-38905
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 - 38905
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Ralph F
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
10 Jun 1886
Birthplace
Washington Co-IA
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
15 Mar 1912
16 Mar 1915
16 Mar 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Height
5ft 5in
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, Ralph F - CD-38905,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58109.