Leo K. Green - Draft Registration Card for WWI

Leo K. Green - World War I Draft Registration Card
During 1917 and 1918 about 98% of adult men under age 46 living in the U.S. in completed civilian draft registration cards. During those two years, three registration days were held and approximately 24 million men born between 1873 and 1900 completed the process. Leo Keaghy Green's card indicates that he registered on June 5, 1917.

Leo Keaghy Green was born on November 24, 1887, in Glen Hope, Pennsylvania. Leo was living at 626 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was employed as an office manager.. He was married to Mary Ellen (Acker) Green, who was the daughter of Benjamin Dunham Acker and Henrietta "Etta" Maude (Mugridge) Acker.

Source: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, Roll 1907531, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Draft Board 6, June 5, 1917.