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The Review

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

6

Selective Draft Provisions Outline Age Limits and Exemptions

The draft will apply to male citizens and those intending to become citizens aged twenty one to thirty, with quotas by region. Exemptions include vice president and federal officials, military personnel, ministers, students in theology, and those in noncombatant religious groups, plus certain essential workers and those legally deemed deficient. Local draft boards determine exemptions and classifications under presidential rules.

Washington United States Army Army Bill Regular Army National Guard United States District of Columbia States Naval Service Territories Bureau of Census Department of Commerce Federal Judicial District of the Senate House Moaragini — Sakote Wos Dav Ak Alae Army Army of the Act of Congress Volunteer Forces

Hero of an Air Battle Vic V C Fly ing Corps Hero in Washington

Major L W B Rees of the Royal Flying Corps is praised as the British party hero in Washington. He singlehandedly fought ten German planes, downing seven and fending off the rest. He earned the Victoria Cross two months ago and still limps from a knee wound.

L. W. B. Rees Royal Flying Corps Washington

Rejected Volunteer Letter Promotes Navy Service

A wartime message explains rigid physical requirements prevent some from serving but encourages others to step forward. It stresses encouraging peers to join the Navy and do their bit, even if one cannot serve, and urges actions that aid country efforts.

Navy

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