A complete reference of WWI-era Army recruiting directives
This government compilation gathers general orders, bullets, circulars, and recruiting service letters issued between October 1, 1918 and September 30, 1919. It presents the procedures and policies used to organize, enroll, and manage soldiers during a pivotal period of American mobilization.
This edition helps readers understand how the Army handled serial numbers, enlistment forms, education and recreation for soldiers, furloughs, discharges, and reenlistment rules. It also covers special topics like band recruitment, armor of service policies, and the administrative steps behind promotions and transfers. The information is presented in the form of official notices and circulars, offering a window into the administrative framework that supported wartime recruitment and personnel management.
- Insights into Army serial number assignment and paper connection requirements for personnel records
- Guidance on enlistment paperwork, medical examinations, and forms used in Regular Army enlistments
- Policies on education, recreation, and moral training for soldiers, including the establishment of education and recreation officers
- Rules for reenlistment, furloughs to the reserve, and discharge or conversion options
Ideal for readers of military history, government documents, and researchers seeking primary sources on late 1918–1919 Army recruiting practices.