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*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States, World War One Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} (FamilySearch) - free


World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. These cards have been digitized and are searchable online.  
World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war.  


Microfilm records of registration cards for Oregon are located at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. They have created an index, which is available [http://www.gfo.org/ww1/index.htm on their website].  
Microfilm records of registration cards for Oregon are located at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. They have created an index, which is available [http://www.gfo.org/ww1/index.htm on their website].  


'''WARNING''': Be aware that when the original cards were microfilmed, a section for Portland were omitted. Repositories holding the microfilmed copies do not have thse records. The original cards are housed at the [[National Archives Southeast Region (Atlanta)]], Morrow, Georgia, and photocopied records of the missing section are available at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, in Portland.
'''WARNING''': Be aware that when the original cards were microfilmed, a section for Portland were omitted. Repositories holding the microfilmed copies do not have thse records. The original cards are housed at the [[National Archives Southeast Region (Atlanta)]], Morrow, Georgia, and photocopied records of the missing section are available at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, in Portland.  


[[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information.
[[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information.
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