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  2. Reserved occupation - Wikipedia

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    In a total war, such as the Second World War, where most fit men of military age were conscripted into the armed forces, exceptions were given to those who performed jobs vital to the country and the war effort which could not be abandoned or performed by others.

  3. Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 - Wikipedia

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    Deferred in war production. Oct 4, 1940: Mar 31, 1947: II-B (F) II-B previously rejected for military service. Apr 21, 1944: Aug 31, 1945: II-B (H) Deferred in war production, age 38 to 44 inclusive. Mar 6, 1943: Oct 5, 1944: II-B (L) II-B previously found qualified for limited military service. Apr 21, 1944: Aug 31, 1945: II-C Deferred in ...

  4. Conscription in the United States - Wikipedia

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    During World War II, 49 million men were registered, 36 million classified, [failed verification] and 10 million inducted. [35] 18- and 19-year-olds were made liable for induction on November 13, 1942. By late 1942, the Selective Service System moved away from a national lottery to administrative selection by its more than 6,000 local boards.

  5. Military production during World War II - Wikipedia

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    During World War II unemployment by 1945 had fallen to 1.9% from 14.6% in 1940. 20% of the population during the war was employed within the armed forces. [ 36 ] The beginning years of World War II shows a spike in employment, but towards the end of the war decreased significantly.

  6. Army Specialized Training Program - Wikipedia

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    The Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) was a military training program instituted by the United States Army during World War II to meet wartime demands both for junior officers and soldiers with technical skills. Conducted at 227 American universities, it offered training in such fields as engineering, foreign languages, and medicine.

  7. List of military awards and decorations of World War II

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    Medal Wojska (Army Medal for War 1939–45) Medal Lotniczy (Air Force Medal for War 1939–45) Medal Morski (Navy Medal for War 1939–45) Medal Morski Polskiej Marynarki Handlowej (Merchant Marine Medal for War 1939–45) Krzyż Kampanii Wrześniowej 1939 (Cross of September Campaign 1939) Krzyż Pamiątkowy Monte Cassino (Monte Cassino ...

  8. Why did Michael Penix Jr. transfer from Indiana? Washington ...

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    After going 5-1 to begin a contracted schedule, Penix again tore his ACL, this time against Maryland. It was the same ACL he tore as a freshman, but Penix was confident he would return.

  9. Recruitment in the British Army - Wikipedia

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    By the end of 1939, the strength of the British Army stood at 1.1 million men, and further increased to 1.65 million men during June 1940, By the end of the war some 2.9 million men had served in the British Army. [29] [28] [30] [31] Recruitment poster for the Ashtead Home Guard. The Local Defence Volunteers was formed early in 1940.