Nelson, Walter C - CD-38919
Title
Nelson, Walter C - CD-38919
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 - 38919
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Walter C
Town or City of Residence
Burlington
County of Residence
Des Moines
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Burlington-Des Moines Co-IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
14 Jul 1917
Enlistment Unit
3rd Inf
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs C Nelson-404 S Gertrude Street-Burlington-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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, Walter C - CD-38919,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58123.