Nelson, Nels - CD-40483
Title
Nelson, Nels - CD-40483
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 - 40483
Surname
Nelson
Given Name(s)
Nels
Town or City of Residence
Emmetsburg
County of Residence
Palo Alto
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Mar 1866
Birthplace
Denmark
Enlistment Age
32
34
37
40
43
45
34
37
40
43
45
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Date of Enlistment
8 Apr 1898
18 Jun 1900
18 Jun 1903
18 Jun 1906
1 Sep 1909
20 Jun 1911
18 Jun 1900
18 Jun 1903
18 Jun 1906
1 Sep 1909
20 Jun 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co K 4th Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
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
“Nelson, Nels - CD-40483,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59670.