Nims, John - CD-39241

Title

Nims, John - CD-39241

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 - 39241

Surname

Nims

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

County of Residence

Jackson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

26
30

Civil Occupation

carpenter
mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

3 Feb 1896
17 Jan 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co M 1st
Co M 49th

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Nims, John - CD-39241,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58444.