Rorah, Charles A - CD-22409
Title
Rorah, Charles A - CD-22409
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 - 22409
Surname
Rorah
Given Name(s)
Charles A
Town or City of Residence
Center Jct
County of Residence
Jones
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Oct 1878
Birthplace
Wyoming-IA
Enlistment Age
22
31
33
31
33
Civil Occupation
farmer
locomotive fireman
switchman
locomotive fireman
switchman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
26 Sep 1899
30 Aug 1910
23 Feb 1911
30 Aug 1910
23 Feb 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co F 49th Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
17 Apr 1911
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
154lbs
Additional Notes
discharged without honor-non attendance
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
“Rorah, Charles A - CD-22409,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41721.