Background
Root, Edwin Alvin was born on December 9, 1860 in in Indiana.
Root, Edwin Alvin was born on December 9, 1860 in in Indiana.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1883. Graduate Information.
Major engrs; assigned to 10th Information. Major 19th Information; assigned to 15th Information. Assigned to 30th Information.
Assistant instructor engineering
Officer Porto Rican Campaign, 1898.