Nelson, Tommy - CD-38916

Title

Nelson, Tommy - CD-38916

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 - 38916

Surname

Nelson

Given Name(s)

Tommy

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Chicago-IL

Enlistment Age

21
24

Civil Occupation

lather
stenographer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

18 Mar 1899
7 Mar 1902

Enlistment Unit

Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

flaxen

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, Tommy - CD-38916,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58120.