Nelson, Rudolph M - CD-38912

Title

Nelson, Rudolph M - CD-38912

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 - 38912

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Rudolph M

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Sioux City-Woodbury Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

yardman

Date of Enlistment

29 May 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co D 4th Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Gus Nelson-
1109 Cornelia A-
Sioux City-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

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, Rudolph M - CD-38912,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58116.