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114,060 Veterans Enrolled Under GI Bill in Illinois Region
The Illinois Region reports 114,060 World War II veterans enrolled in GI Bill training across schools and apprenticeships. An additional 4,307 disabled veterans are in Vocational Rehabilitation, with 5,478 in schools under Public Law 16. Total VA educational benefit applications reach 215,543 in the region.
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Ilinois Region
G. I. Bill
O. W. Olen
Veterans Administration
Freeport
Training Corps
Vallinois
Illinois
Indiana
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