Root, Frank O - CD-22397

Title

Root, Frank O - CD-22397

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 - 22397

Surname

Root

Given Name(s)

Frank O

Town or City of Residence

Estherville

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Estherville-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

railroad man

Date of Enlistment

14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Ammo Train 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Amasa D Root-502 S 9th Street-Estherville-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Root, Frank O - CD-22397,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41709.