Nelson, W Fred - CD-38917
Title
Nelson, W Fred - CD-38917
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 - 38917
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
W Fred
Town or City of Residence
Oskaloosa
County of Residence
Mahaska
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Feb 1892
Birthplace
Mahaska Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
20 Dec 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co F 54th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Lily Nelson
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
medium light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
sandy 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, W Fred - CD-38917,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58121.