Root, Charles W - CD-22395
Title
Root, Charles W - CD-22395
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 - 22395
Surname
Root
Given Name(s)
Charles W
Town or City of Residence
Marshalltown
County of Residence
Marshall
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Centerville-IA
Enlistment Age
30
Civil Occupation
electrician
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1901
Enlistment Unit
Co H 49th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
30 Sep 1901
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Identifying Marks
little finger right hand
amputated at joint
amputated at joint
Additional Notes
inability to attend drill due to new business
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
“Root, Charles W - CD-22395,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 3, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41707.