Yes was for all men in USA; but it is just a enlistment, they no made really the wars...Suanj:
WOW-Thank you for the WW1 & WW2 Draft cards.
My cousin never mentioned his dad had filled these out.
Does anyone know if this was a mandatory thing for
all male Americans? My uncle did not serve in either war.
As I mentioned, Uncle Pietro’s younger sons enlisted
during WW2. BTW: All Pietro’s brothers became US citizens –
expect for Pietro. I know this for a fact because I went to
the Bronx court house and obtained copies of the petitions.
My cousin Joe also stated his dad never became a US citizen.
(Always thought it was weird since he never
wanted to go back to Sicily.)
In effects I searched in old newspapers and I no found the obituary.....As far as finding my aunt’s obituary – I think it highly unlikely.
I’m sure my cousins handled their mother’s death the same
way mine did for our parents. We contacted the family
members and friends of our parents personally. We didn’t
have their deaths printed in the papers. Also, requested the
hospital not give out this news to whatever news organizations
they dealt with.
the obits are a excellent way for to find more infos abt a people....
It is a good idea!With all the information you have provide, my next
action will be to request my uncle’s and aunt’s marriage certificate.
I don’t think being a great niece will allow me to request their death
certificates, but I can now ask for Aunt Mary’s parents death
certificates thanks to you!
I searched abt that, but no luck....A new question for you:
My grandfather and his brothers (Pietro included) owned an
ice business called Randazzo's. It was
located at 812 (I think that's the number. I know
it was eight hundred and...) Jackson Avenue, Bronx,
NY. Would there be a record for this business? If so, would the same apply for Pasquale Marano's bar in
New Rochelle?
However I believe that the Maranos coming from some commune of Avellino province, (no far from Napoli and in the same region)... but it is just a my idea....
all the best,
suanj