Kelson, Alfred - CD-15683

Title

Kelson, Alfred - CD-15683

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 - 15683

Surname

Kelson

Given Name(s)

Alfred

Town or City of Residence

New Hampton

County of Residence

Chickasaw

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Feb 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

23 Nov 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

gard-Belle Kelson

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

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.

Citation

“Kelson, Alfred - CD-15683,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35022.