#conscription

THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

Jun 5, 2019

Draft Board Members From an Organization

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, June 5, 1919: The Indiana Society of Selective Board Members was formed today by over 100 former...

Feb 14, 2019

Round Up Draft Deserters

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, February 14, 1919: The 124 Indiana local boards have reported 13,000 delinquents to the state draft...

Sep 15, 2018

148,900 Listed in 19-37 Class

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, September 15: Major Robert Baltzell, Indiana conscription officer, estimates 148,900 men, ages 19 to...