Who was eligible for the draft in World War 2?

Answer 1

Great information at this site: http://genealogy.about.com/od/records/p/wwii_draft.htm On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act authorized the President to temporarily increase the U.S. military. Under the office of the Provost Marshal General, the Selective Service System was established to draft men into military service. Local boards were created for each county or similar state subdivision, and for each 30,000 people in cities and counties with a population greater than 30,000. During World War II there were seven draft registrations: * October 16, 1940 - all men 21-31 years residing in the U.S. - whether native born, naturalized, or alien * July 1, 1941 - men who reached age 21 since the first registration * February 16, 1942 - men 20-21 and 35-44 years of age * April 27, 1942 - Men 45-64 years of age. Not liable for military service. *Only draft cards open to public * June 30, 1942 - Men 18-20 years of age * December 10-31, 1942 - Men who reached the age of 18 since the previous registration * November 16 - December 31, 1943 - American men living abroad, aged 18-44

Answer 2

Males between the ages of 17 and 45.

Answer 3

In Australia, to be 21.