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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
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Did women get drafted as well as men in the World War 2 draft?
In the U.S., women were not subject to conscription. Men between the ages of 18 and 45 were eligible to be drafted.
Draft age world war 2?
18
What did they do in world war 2 when they ran out of people?
draft
Name two wars in which the draft was used?
World War 1 and World War 2.
Where did the US get soldiers for World War 2?
draft or enlisted
Was there a draft before world war 2?
Yes, for WW1
What was the first number in the World War 2 draft?
158
Was the military draft used in World War 2?
Yes
What decided who would serve in World War 2?
the Draft
How were men recruited in world war 2?
90% by the draft
Who are eligible for burial in national cemeteries after World War 2?
Everyone!
When was another time in American history that the draft use?
I belive there were only three wars the draft was used for, the civil War, World War 2, and the Vietnam conflict. There might have also been a draft for WW1
