145 20 41593 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Osman B Town or City of Residence Nevada County of Residence Story State of Residence IA Birthplace Norway Enlistment Age 29 Civil Occupation machinist Date of Enlistment 10 Aug 1888 Enlistment Unit Co A 1st Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38897 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Osman B - CD-38897 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Oscar E Town or City of Residence Burlington County of Residence Des Moines State of Residence IA Birth Date 1 Jul 1890 Birthplace Sweden Enlistment Age 19 22 25 Civil Occupation machinist Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd Date of Enlistment 9 Feb 1910 3 Mar 1913 3 Mar 1916 Enlistment Unit Co H 54th Reg Co H 54th Reg Co I 1st Inf Height 5ft 8in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color dark brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38896 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Oscar E - CD-38896 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Oscar B Town or City of Residence Ottumwa County of Residence Wappelo State of Residence IA Birth Date 15 Apr 1880 Birthplace Sweden Enlistment Age 25 Civil Occupation clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd Date of Enlistment 29 Apr 1905 29 Apr 1908 29 Apr 1911 Enlistment Unit Co G 54th Reg Co G 54th Reg Co g 54th Reg Height 5ft 10in Complexion fair Eye Color grey Hair Color light brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38895 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Oscar B - CD-38895 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Ole C Town or City of Residence Dubuque County of Residence Dubuque State of Residence IA Birth Date 6 May 1894 Birthplace Denmark Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation mill hand Date of Enlistment 7 Jul 1915 Enlistment Unit Co A 1st Reg Height 5ft 8in Complexion fair Eye Color brown Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38894 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Ole C - CD-38894 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Olaf Town or City of Residence Glenwood County of Residence Mills State of Residence IA Birthplace Sweden Enlistment Age 24 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 23 May 1887 Enlistment Unit Co C 5th Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38893 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Olaf - CD-38893 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nelson Town or City of Residence Emmetsburg County of Residence Palo Alto State of Residence IA Birth Date 8 Mar 1866 Birthplace Denmark Civil Occupation laborer Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Date of Enlistment 8 Apr 1898 18 Jun 1900 18 Jun 1903 18 Jun 1906 Enlistment Unit Co K 4th Reg Co K 52nd Reg Co K 56th Reg Co K 56th Reg Height 5ft 10in Complexion light Eye Color grey Hair Color light Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38892 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nelson - CD-38892 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nelse W Town or City of Residence Shenandoah County of Residence Page State of Residence IA Birthplace IL Enlistment Age 35 Civil Occupation agent Date of Enlistment 3 Apr 1886 Enlistment Unit Co E 5th Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38891 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nelse W - CD-38891 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels S Town or City of Residence Sioux City County of Residence Woodbury State of Residence IA Birthplace Sioux City- Woodbury Co-IA Enlistment Age 18 Civil Occupation student Date of Enlistment 20 Jul 1918 Enlistment Unit Co F 4th Inf Next of Kin fath-Nels Nelson Sr- RR 3 Box 131- Sioux City-IA Height 4ft 8in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color light Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38890 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels S - CD-38890 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels P Town or City of Residence Webster City County of Residence Hamilton State of Residence IA Birth Date 2 May 1869 Birthplace Denmark Enlistment Age 40 Civil Occupation restaurant business Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 13 Aug 1909 10 Jul 1910 Enlistment Unit Co C 56th Reg Co C 56th Reg Height 5ft 9in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38889 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels P - CD-38889 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels J Town or City of Residence Webster City County of Residence Hamilton State of Residence IA Birthplace Denmark Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation farmer Date of Enlistment 25 Apr 1898 Enlistment Unit Co C 4th Reg Height 5ft 7in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color light Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38888 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels J - CD-38888 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels Ingvald Town or City of Residence Ellsworth County of Residence Hamilton State of Residence IA Birth Date 6 Dec 1896 Birthplace Roland-Story Co-IA Enlistment Age 19 Civil Occupation butcher Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd Date of Enlistment 5 Jun 1916 16 Jun 1916 Enlistment Unit Band 2nd Reg Band 2nd Reg Next of Kin fath-T H Nelson Height 5ft 10in Complexion fair Eye Color grey Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38887 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels Ingvald - CD-38887 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels G Town or City of Residence Lemars County of Residence Plymouth State of Residence IA Birthplace Denmark Enlistment Age 17 Civil Occupation soap presser Date of Enlistment 15 Jun 1888 Enlistment Unit Co G 6th Reg Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38886 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels G - CD-38886 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nels A Town or City of Residence Decorah County of Residence Winneshiek State of Residence IA Birthplace Hesper- Winneshiek Co-IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation student Date of Enlistment 12 Apr 1917 Enlistment Unit Co E 1st Inf Next of Kin bro-Jacob A Nelson Height 5ft 11in Complexion medium Eye Color brown Hair Color dark brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38885 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Nels A - CD-38885 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Neil O Town or City of Residence Clinton County of Residence Clinton State of Residence IA Birth Date 3 Nov 1889 Birthplace Clinton Co-IA Enlistment Age 24 Civil Occupation news dealer Date of Enlistment 2 Feb 1914 Enlistment Unit Btry A Height 5ft 9in Complexion light Eye Color brown Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38884 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Neil O - CD-38884 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) N Louis Town or City of Residence Algona County of Residence Kossuth State of Residence IA Birth Date 24 Aug 1884 Birthplace Kossuth Co-IA Enlistment Age 23 Civil Occupation student Date of Enlistment 22 May 1908 Enlistment Unit Co F 56th Reg Height 6ft Complexion dark Eye Color brown Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38883 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, N Louis - CD-38883 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Morton S Town or City of Residence Sioux City County of Residence Woodbury State of Residence IA Birth Date 22 Mar 1889 Birthplace Woodbury Co-IA Enlistment Age 18 21 22 Civil Occupation clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd Date of Enlistment 11 Apr 1910 6 Nov 1911 25 Mar 1917 Enlistment Unit Co H 56th Reg Co H 56th Reg Co H 56th Reg Next of Kin mom-Mrs Minnie Nelson Height 5ft 5in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color light brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38882 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Morton S - CD-38882 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Melvin C Town or City of Residence Sioux City County of Residence Woodbury State of Residence IA Birthplace Minneapolis-MN Enlistment Age 26 Civil Occupation salesman Date of Enlistment 7 May 1917 Enlistment Unit Fld Hos 2 Next of Kin Bro-O L Nelson- 611 2nd Ave N- Minneapolis-MN Height 5ft 11in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38881 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Melvin C - CD-38881 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Louis H Town or City of Residence Clinton County of Residence Clinton State of Residence IA Birth Date 10 Dec 1887 Birthplace Clinton Co-IA Civil Occupation woodworker postal clerk Number of Enlistments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Date of Enlistment 16 Jun 1906 17 Jun 1909 1 Jul 1915 1 Jul 1912 Enlistment Unit Hos Cor 53 Reg 3nd Det HC Next of Kin gard-Augusta Nelson Height 5ft 9in Complexion light Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38880 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Louis H - CD-38880 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Louis Town or City of Residence Sioux City County of Residence Woodbury State of Residence IA Birthplace Copenhagen- Denmark Enlistment Age 30 Civil Occupation plumber Date of Enlistment 24 Mar 1902 Enlistment Unit Co H 52nd Reg Height 5ft 6in Complexion dark Eye Color blue Hair Color brown Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38879 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Louis - CD-38879 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Camp Dodge Personnel Cards Collection Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Collection of personnel cards documenting the induction and initial processing of soldiers at Camp Dodge, Iowa — one of the major U.S. Army cantonments used during both World War I and World War II. Each card records identifying and service-related information for individuals entering military service. Most entries pertain to men from Iowa (residents or native-born), though the collection may include individuals from other states as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Army Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Camp Dodge (Johnston/Herrold, Iowa), U.S. Army personnel records for WWI and WWII Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Digitized in 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized reproductions of original 3 × 5 inch typed or printed personnel cards Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. Digital images provided for personal research and educational use. Permission required for publication or commercial reuse. Relation A related resource Related to: Iowa World War I and World War II Military Records. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text; Dataset Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Spatial: Camp Dodge, Johnston/Herrold, Iowa, United States Temporal: 1917–1918 (World War I) and 1942–1944 (World War II induction period) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Complied by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD-XXXXX Soldier Used to document military information for an individual soldier. Surname Last name Nelson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Lloyd Town or City of Residence Cedar Rapids County of Residence Linn State of Residence IA Birthplace Nicholas- Muscatine Co-IA Enlistment Age 21 Civil Occupation care maker Date of Enlistment 5 May 1917 Enlistment Unit Btry E 1st Inf Next of Kin fath-N G-Nelson-825 S 7th Street W-Cedar Rapids-IA Height 5ft 9in Complexion fair Eye Color blue Hair Color light Access Instructions How to access original documentation 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CD - 38878 Title A name given to the resource Nelson, Lloyd - CD-38878 Subject The topic of the resource U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa) Description An account of the resource Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.