Nilson, R William - CD-39233

Title

Nilson, R William - CD-39233

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 - 39233

Surname

Nilson

Given Name(s)

R William

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 May 1886

Birthplace

England

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

18 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co F 54th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

medium dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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.

Citation

“Nilson, R William - CD-39233,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58436.