Source:New York City, New York, United States. World War II Draft Registration Cards (Fourth Registration)

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Source World War II Draft Registration Cards (Fourth Registration) for New York City, New York
Author U.S. Selective Service System. New York State Headquarters, comp. 1942 (ARC # 2555973)
Coverage
Place New York City, New York, United States
Year range 1942 - 1942
Subject Military records
Publication information
Type Government / Church records
Publisher National Archives Microfilm Publication M1987
Periodical / Series name Records of the U.S. Selective Service System (1926–1975), Record Group 147; National Archives at St. Louis (St. Louis, Missouri).
References / Cites World War II Draft Registration Cards
Citation
U.S. Selective Service System. New York State Headquarters, comp. 1942 (ARC # 2555973). World War II Draft Registration Cards (Fourth Registration) for New York City, New York. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1987).
Repositories
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)Archival Research Catalog entryFree website
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FamilySearchFamilySearch Catalog (for Borough of Staten Island)Free website
FamilySearchFamilySearch Catalog (for Borough of Bronx)Free website
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  • Bronx - 66 rolls
  • Brooklyn - 119 rolls
  • Manhattan - 118 rolls
  • Queens - 63 rolls
  • Staten Island - 9 rolls