The Archive · 1940

U.S. Enlisting Record Broken in Septeml

Washington, Oct. 9

The War Department announced that both peace and wartime records Were broken when 45,000 volunteers Were enlisted by the Army during the month of September. The 45,000 men" all signed up for three years 'The previous monthly record established when men were enlisted in the month fol-Towing Ame! Tate the Great' War.

'September enlistments raised the present strength of the United States Army to 335,000 men out of an' authorized total of 400.000.—United Press

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