Root, George M - CD-22399
Title
Root, George M - CD-22399
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 - 22399
Surname
Root
Given Name(s)
George M
Town or City of Residence
Centerville
County of Residence
Appanoose
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Jan 1875
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
18
20
25
28
20
25
28
Civil Occupation
merchant
post office clerk
post office clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
23 Jul 1892
23 Jul 1895
30 Jun 1900
22 Jul 1903
23 Jul 1895
30 Jun 1900
22 Jul 1903
Enlistment Unit
Band 3rd Reg
Band 3rd Reg
Span Amer War
Band 51st Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 3rd Reg
Span Amer War
Band 51st Reg
Band 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
4 Nov 1899
23 Sep 1904
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
private
principal musician-sergeant-30 Jun 1900
retired from music profession-entered civil service
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, George M - CD-22399,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41711.