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What was the minimum age to join the military during World War 2?
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∙ 12y ago
In the united states military it was 17 with parental consent but starting with December 1942 only the navy and marine corp allowed 17 year olds to join, the army only allowed 18 year old draftees no volunteers.That was in theory in practice under 18's did lie and manage to get drafted into the US Army some where even killed in action.I know a case of a 16 year old south dakotan who was killed in Mindanao in 1945 after being drafted at 15 in November 1944.In other countries it depends,in the Soviet Union it appears they allowed 16 year olds to join although I'm not sure whether it was just ignoring how old they where or legally you could join.The Indo-british army allowed boys as young as 15 to serve in combat.Most countries though had a minimum of 18 some even 21 these rules where not always respected and some changed the rules as the war progressed and they needed anyone who could serve in combat regardless of how old they where.
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Did you need a social security number to join the military during World War 2?
no you dont.
Was there a minimum height for US soldiers in World War 2?
The minimum age of a soldier in World War II was 18 years old. However, many boys under that age used doctored documents to join the military before their 18th birthday.
What military alliance did the US join during peacetime after World War 2?
NATO, short for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
What was the minimum age for women to join the WAC in World War 2?
21 was minimum age to enlist. 45 was upper limit
The practice of requiring young people to join the military which was followed by many nations before world war 1 was called?
The practice of requiring young people join the military before world war one was known as the draft.
How many kids can you have to be able to join the military?
There is not a minimum number of children someone must have in order to join the military.
Why did people join the military during world war 2?
To fight for freedom
Did you need a social security number to join the military during World War 2?
no you dont.
Minimum age to be able to join the military?
17 with permission, 18 otherwise
How many African-Americans join the military during World War 2?
Nearly one million.
When did the women join the military during World War 2?
Congress authorized the Women's Auxiliary Corps in May of 1942.
Can you join the army at 15?
No - the minimum age to join any branch of the military is 17, and only with parental permission (signature on your entrance application). Those who are younger can of course join the various military schools and cadet programs around the country in preparation for later military careers.
Was there a minimum height for US soldiers in World War 2?
The minimum age of a soldier in World War II was 18 years old. However, many boys under that age used doctored documents to join the military before their 18th birthday.
What military alliance did the US join during peacetime after World War 2?
NATO, short for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Can boys join?
The minimum age for enlistment in the United States Military is 17 (with parental consent). Without parental consent, the minimum age is 18.
What is the practice of requiring younf people to join the military during World War 2?
Conscription. Still used now in other countries
Which military branch did virginia c claudon allen join?
Virginia C. Claudon Allen joined the United States Army. She enlisted in the Women's Army Corps during World War II and served as a nurse.
