District of Columbia World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records

[District of Columbia World War II Draft Registration Cards (FamilySearch Historical Records)]

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This collection will include records from 1940-1945

Name index and images of draft registration cards of men who registered during World War II with the exception of the fourth registration. This collection is part of National Archives Record Group 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1940. Images courtesy of Ancestry. The event place is the residence of the registrant. Images courtesy of Ancestry. National Archives Identifier 4693889

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Draft Registration Card  may contain the following information:
 * Name of registrant
 * Residence, town and county
 * Age
 * Place of birth
 * Date of birth
 * Name of person who will always know your address
 * Place of employment
 * Date of registration
 * Marital status

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