On 6, April 1917 the United States of America declared war on Germany in response to the sinking, by German U boats, of US ships. The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act, enacted May 18, 1917 authorized the United States federal government to raise a national army for service in World War I through conscription. It was envisioned in December 1916 and brought to President Woodrow Wilson’s attention shortly after the break in relations with Germany in February 1917. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ancestors during this time period. On 6, April 1917 the United States of America declared war on Germany in response to the sinking, by German U boats, of US ships. The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act, enacted May 18, 1917 authorized … Continue reading
George Holmes Edwards <\/strong>– Registered on September 12, 1918 – age 37. Registration card on record – no records that he actually served.
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