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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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A total of 3,876 men have been inducted into the armed forces through Draft Board No. 1 for Wilmington and Draft Board No. 2 for New Hanover County since the 1940 Selective Service Act, excluding National Guard units, 17-year-olds, and volunteers.
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A grand total of 3,876 men have been inducted into the armed forces through Draft Board No. 1 for Wilmington and Draft Board No. 2 for New Hanover county since the passing of the Selective Service act in 1940, according to figures obtained from the two boards yesterday.
Board No. 1 has inducted 1,887 white men and 686 negroes. Board No. 2 has called 1,094 white men and 209 negroes.
These figures do not include members of the 120th Infantry, Company I, the 252nd Coast Artillery, Battery A; and the 105th Medical unit, Company A, all National Guard units which entered service prior to passage of the Selective Service act.
The total also does not include 17-year-olds nor any men who entered service by volunteering at a navy recruiting station.
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Wilmington And New Hanover County
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Since The Passing Of The Selective Service Act In 1940
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board no. 1: 1,887 white men and 686 negroes inducted. board no. 2: 1,094 white men and 209 negroes inducted. total: 3,876 men. excludes national guard units, 17-year-olds, and volunteers.
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Grand total of 3,876 men inducted through Draft Board No. 1 for Wilmington and Draft Board No. 2 for New Hanover county since 1940 Selective Service Act, per figures from the boards. Board No. 1 inducted 1,887 white men and 686 negroes. Board No. 2 inducted 1,094 white men and 209 negroes. Excludes members of 120th Infantry Company I, 252nd Coast Artillery Battery A, 105th Medical unit Company A (National Guard, entered prior to Act), 17-year-olds, and navy volunteers.