What happened to U.S. draft card records?
When I first started using FamilySearch last year, I frequently received hints for WW I and II draft records. Now I cannot find draft cards when the names, dates, places are known. Searches do not work. Has access to this data been changed? Thank you
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For WW1 there is a catalog entry World War I Selective Service System draft registration cards, 1917-1918 https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/378717?availability=Family%20History%20Library
with links to the database United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1968530
There are many databases for WW2 if you Search in the Catalog using the Search term Draft.
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Kathy
FYI
Further to, in fact, on top of, the "Catalogue"; and, the Collection, references that 'Maureen' has proffered ...
There are still some, active; and, on-going, 'FamilySearch' "Campaigns", that may list your Ancestors, who enlisted/served in the World War I & II conflicts: and, where, "Sources" have not been attached.
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Your relative registered for the World War I draft
https://www.familysearch.org/campaign/wwidraft
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Your relative served in WWI. See his or her service record.
https://www.familysearch.org/campaign/wwiservice
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Your relative enlisted in WWII
https://www.familysearch.org/campaign/wwiiancestor
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My Relatives' Military Records
https://www.familysearch.org/campaign/militaryrecords
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I hope this may also help.
Brett
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