Dimensions / Weight

Dimensions: 2.5" H x 3.6" W

Physical Description

Tan cardboard with black lettering.

Specific History

Notice of Classification for Christian Stokstad, 1942.

General History

The United States government established a draft board during World War II. The purpose was to establish which men were or were not qualified for military duty. Males were required to register, complete a physical, and a written exam as part of their screening. After testing was completed males were placed into various "categories". Category one was the best qualified while cat-four indicated a male was disqualified for one of many reasons such as too many children, flat feet, or poor education. The draft board issued notices to report for classification, medical exams and induction.