Russell Drew Bass, Allen Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Chere Lee
Date: April 16, 2007


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World War I Draft Registration Card, 1917-1918
Source: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 
1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. 
M1509, 4,582 rolls.

Registration Card
Order Number: 7
Name: Russell Drew Bass
Age: 28
Home Address: Oakdale La
Date of Birth: Oct. 17 1888
US Citizen: Natural born
Where were you born? Milburn La. U.S.
What is your present trade? Trimmer Saw M__
Employers Name: Industrial Lbr Co.
Place of Employment: Oakdale, La
Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or brother or sister
under 12, solely dependent on you for support? Aunt & two sisters
under 12 years partially depend
Married or single? Married
Race (specify which)? White
What military service have you had?
Rank? None
Branch? Blank
Years? Blank
Nation or State? Blank
Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)? Dependents
I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
R.D. Bass

Registar's Report
Tall, medium or short (specify which)? Short
Slender, medium or stout (which)? Stout
Color of Eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Brown
Bald? No
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, eye, or is he obviously physically
disqualified? No

I certify that my answers are true, that the person registered has read
or had had read to him his own answers, that I have witnessed his signature
or mark and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true,
except as follows:

Signature of Registar:
E J Elam
Date of Registration: 
June 5th 1917

Precinct 1 Ward
City or County Allen
State La