Nicholson, Melvin A - CD-39153

Title

Nicholson, Melvin A - CD-39153

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 - 39153

Surname

Nicholson

Given Name(s)

Melvin A

Town or City of Residence

Charles City

County of Residence

Floyd

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Apr 1889

Birthplace

Soldiers Grove-WI

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 Jan 1910
1 Jul 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd
Co E 53rd

Next of Kin

mom-Alice Nicholson

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark blue

Hair Color

black

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

“Nicholson, Melvin A - CD-39153,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58356.