Atwater, Nelson J - CD-01237
Title
Atwater, Nelson J - CD-01237
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 - 01237
Surname
Atwater
Given Name(s)
Nelson J
Town or City of Residence
Manchester
County of Residence
Delaware
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Jul 1884
Birthplace
Monmoth-NJ
Enlistment Age
20
28
28
Civil Occupation
operator
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 Apr 1902
22 Jan 1913
22 Jan 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co D 53rd Reg
Co D 53d Reg
Co D 53d Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Fred C Atwater
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
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.
Collection
Citation
“Atwater, Nelson J - CD-01237,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20616.