Roach, Ernest Homer - CD-21895

Title

Roach, Ernest Homer - CD-21895

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 - 21895

Surname

Roach

Given Name(s)

Ernest Homer

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jan 1898

Birthplace

Marion Co-MO

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

cleaner-dyer

Date of Enlistment

30 Mar 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co L 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-J G Roach-Keokuk-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

135lbs

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

“Roach, Ernest Homer - CD-21895,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41207.