James Washington Tippit, Vernon Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Chere Lee
Date: March 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
Serial Number: 1228
Order Number: 5
Name: James Washington Tippit
Home Address: Stille La
Age: 24
Date of Birth: May 3 1893
US Citizen: Natural born 
Where born: Hineston La
What is your present trade: Farmer 
Employers Name: My self
Place of Employment: Blank
Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12 or sister or brother
under 12 solely dependent on you for support? Wife
Married or single: Married
Race: White
What military service have you had? 
Rank: None
Branch: None
Years: None
Nation or State: Neither
Do you claim exemption from draft? Support of wife

I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
James Washington Tippit (his mark)

Registar's Report
Tall, medium or short(specify which): Medium
Slender, medium or stout (specify which): Medium
Color of Eyes: Black
Color of Hair: Dark brown
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:
Henry Boswell
Date of Registration: 
June 5 1917

Precinct: 27
City or County: Vernon
State: Louisiana