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Alfred Otto Korn

This is a World War II Selective Service Draft Registration Card.

Specifically, it is a "D.S.S. Form 1" from the Fourth Registration, which is often referred to informally as the "Old Man's Draft." This particular draft registration took place on April 27, 1942, and was mandatory for men born between April 28, 1877, and February 16, 1897—meaning they were between 45 and 64 years old at the time. The intent was not to draft these older men into combat, but rather to gather an inventory of manpower for national service on the home front.

Here are a few notable details recorded on this specific document:

Registrant: Alfred Otto Korn

Residence: 1307 Taylor Ave, Norfolk, Nebraska (registered with Local Board No. 1 in Madison County)

Employer: Huse Publishing Co.

Physical Description: 5' 8", 176 lbs, brown eyes, gray hair, and a light brown complexion.

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