Nissen, Nis - CD-39255

Title

Nissen, Nis - CD-39255

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 - 39255

Surname

Nissen

Given Name(s)

Nis

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Jun 1877

Birthplace

Denmark

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

4 Apr 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th

Height

6ft 3in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

could be 53in

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

“Nissen, Nis - CD-39255,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58458.