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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1944
Page
13
A fragmented excerpt describes the shift from names to Army numbers during World War I, noting the creation of the Selective Service system. It highlights that a soldier’s ID moved from name to a unique number, with examples and timing around 1917 to 1918, and mentions early adopters and officials involved.
The text explains how selective service and federalized National Guard numbers distinguished soldiers. It notes ranges indicating enlistment status, service commands from digits, and officer versus enlisted prefixes such as O for officers, A for WAAC, and L for WAC officers. It emphasizes that serial numbers remain tied to individuals.
O B Trammall sixty one of 210 South Lena street died at home Friday night after a short illness. He had lived in Dothan nine years, moving from Finney County. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services set for 2 pm today at Ward Wilson Chapel with Rev A Ih Zhinden officiating. Burial at Beulah Cemetery. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs L A Johnson of Dothan route two, three brothers Porter Trammell Headiane Sandy and Maby Trammell Eu Fan ia and four grandchildren. Also named are Lawrence Seaborn Loyd Seaborn Barney Adams Lord Hermsa W C Farris and Wades Seahorm as active neighbors.
Funeral services for the two week old Thomas Jerome Clark were held yesterday at 10 am at Rehobeth Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Warg-Wis on directing. Surviving are his parents grandparents and several relatives.
Marianna officials announce the two story USO club for Black residents will start within about two weeks. City manager Menene says the project will cost roughly 15,000 dollars, with part funding already provided. The site sits on a southern city block donated years ago by Joe McLane for a park and recreation center for Negroes.
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