Nickolson, Merle J - CD-39166

Title

Nickolson, Merle J - CD-39166

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 - 39166

Surname

Nickolson

Given Name(s)

Merle J

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Wodan-Hancock Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laundry worker

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Trp B 1st Cav

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Mary Nickolson-
South Saint Paul-MN

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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

“Nickolson, Merle J - CD-39166,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58369.