I'm doing some family history and hoping someone on this forum might be able to point me in the right direction. We have some interesting stories in the family about men who "should" (by age, etc) have been in the second World War. Stories tell that one was definately called up but was let go being found unsuitable at the medical examination. The other was a member of a Christian sect who were pacifists, but he may also have been in a reserved occupation, or might never even have been called up to start with. Does anyone know where there are any records of men in WW2 who were sent call up papers but who, for whatever reason, never served? Thanks, Lucy
I don't know where you would find what you are looking for but would only add that a good many of the men of the United States had not eaten well in the depression years and were often found to have health deficiencies that prevented them from getting in....some were able to go to other places re-apply and were accepted. Some were able to regain their health by eating well and then were accepted. I have heard estimates in some areas where 50% of applicants could not be accepted because of their lack of proper diet.
You can try searching enlistment records here: NARA - AAD - Fielded Search - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Enlistment Records)
