Ross, John S - CD-22540

Title

Ross, John S - CD-22540

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 - 22540

Surname

Ross

Given Name(s)

John S

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Aug 1890

Birthplace

Appanoose Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
22

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 Dec 1908
23 Mar 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1

Next of Kin

fath-George Y Ross-Fairfield-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Ross, John S - CD-22540,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41850.