Dog Tag identification and meaning

[kurtma12]

I found this dog tag at a homesite in Georgia. what do the different numbers/letters mean? Any way to use the serial number to identify the person?

STARKS, CALVIN
RA15537140
T55 B
P

 

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[kenley]

I really don't know, but was under the impression that Service Numbers were issued "in block" (like telephone prefix numbers) to various lnduction centers.

 

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[pumice]

Wow.....neat information......