Nelson, Raymond B - CD-38907

Title

Nelson, Raymond B - CD-38907

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 - 38907

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Raymond B

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Cedar Rapids-Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

embalmer apprentice

Date of Enlistment

7 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

HQ Co 1st

Next of Kin

par-Mr and Mrs L Nelson-
1266 4th Ave-
Cedar Rapids-IA

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

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.

Citation

“Nelson, Raymond B - CD-38907,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58111.