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Types of Military Records

One great source of information about a male ancestor who was of "fighting age" at the time of WWI is his draft card. Draft Registration Card information includes full name, age, home address, date of birth, citizenship status, birthplace, occupation, whether married and if so any children under age 12, exemption from draft if any, height, build, eye color, hair color, and any physical impairments or disabilities.

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