Tuesday, November 11, 2014

March 1943 - Enlistment and Induction

Roger enlisted in the Army on March 5, 1943 in Erie PA at the rank of Private.  The terms of his enlistment were "Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law". His enlisted service number was 33434298.

He was called to active duty on March 12, 1943.  He was eighteen years and five months of age on that date.

Source:  World War II Army Enlistment Records, Access to Archival Databases (AAD)


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