Bracken, Nelson - CD-04524
Title
Bracken, Nelson - CD-04524
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 - 04524
Surname
Bracken
Given Name(s)
Nelson
Town or City of Residence
Charles City
County of Residence
Floyd
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Mar 1877
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
nurseryman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
25 Mary 1896
7 Feb 1900
25 Feb 1901
29 Feb 1904
7 Feb 1900
25 Feb 1901
29 Feb 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co D 1st Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Co D 49th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
slate blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
statement signed saying both parents were dead-no guardian appointed
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
“Bracken, Nelson - CD-04524,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23891.