Steele, Nelson D - CD-26205

Title

Steele, Nelson D - CD-26205

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 - 26205

Surname

Steele

Given Name(s)

Nelson D

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

County of Residence

Allamakee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Jul 1863

Birthplace

PA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

23 Aug 1881
24 Jun 1897
8 Feb 1900
26 Feb 1903
26 Feb 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co I 4th Reg
Co I 1st Reg
Co I 49th Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

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

“Steele, Nelson D - CD-26205,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 27, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45505.