Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Browning Chief
Browning, Glacier County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Glacier County, Montana, 198 men from Browning entered the armed forces from the U.S. entry into war until January 18, 1942, per Selective Service records. Total by location: Cut Bank 254, Glacier Park 32, Babb 15, Blackfoot 9, Del Bonita 3, Santa Rita 3, plus 11 out-of-county. About 60% enlisted in 1942 following Pearl Harbor attack.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
Of Glacier County's list of men who have been inducted or have enlisted for service in the army, navy, marine and aviation corps from the beginning of the nation's entry into the war up to January 18, 198 are of Browning, according to the Selective Service board records at Cut Bank.
The tabulation is as follows:
Browning 198
Cut Bank 254
Glacier Park 32
Babb 15
Blackfoot 9
Del Bonita 3
Santa Rita 3
Eleven are listed with out of county addresses, most of whom are Montana residents.
Approximately 60 per cent entered the armed forces in 1942, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 being a strong impetus to enlistment during the months that followed.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Glacier County
Event Date
From The Beginning Of The Nation's Entry Into The War Up To January 18
Outcome
198 from browning, 254 from cut bank, 32 from glacier park, 15 from babb, 9 from blackfoot, 3 from del bonita, 3 from santa rita, 11 with out-of-county addresses; approximately 60 per cent entered in 1942
Event Details
Of Glacier County's list of men inducted or enlisted for service in the army, navy, marine and aviation corps from the beginning of the nation's entry into the war up to January 18, 198 are of Browning, according to Selective Service board records at Cut Bank. Eleven are listed with out of county addresses, most Montana residents. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 was a strong impetus to enlistment during the months that followed.