I have one more question conc. my relative Bernt Bredsvold in USA.
The last brother in the Bredsvold family is located in US Census 1910 and 1930. In addition I suddenly find his name: WW1 Draft Reg. Card. 1917 - 1918 I understand it must be a war reg. card, But what does the word DRAFT mean in this case? Can I search further on this subject anywhere?? THANK YOU FOR ALL HELP SO FAR.
A draft board is a local board of civilians in charge of the selection of men for compulsory military service.
We currently do not have compulsory military service in the United States but males, upon reaching their 18th birthday, are still required to register with the Selective Service, the forms are available at a local post office. An act of congress could reinstate mandatory military service at any time but this is very unlikely.
There is a history of World War I draft registration on Ancestry.com that should be available without subscription.
BREDSVOLD FAM. IN AMERICA
Posted - 18/11/2005 : 17:17:53
