Robert Reynolds Andrews Draft Card

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Robert Reynolds Andrews was Jennifer's grandfather, the father of her adopted father Robert Preston Andrews. He was 41 years old on February 16, 1942. As of August, 1941, men over the age of 28 were deferred from military service, classified "1H". However, on November 18, 1942, he probably became eligible again when the 1H deferments were abolished, and men under the age of 45 not otherwise deferred became eligible for service.

Robert was born in Groton, New York, and lived in Dallas, Texas when this draft card was signed. He named his mother, Hannah Louise Reynolds Andrews, as a person who would always know his address. Hannah still lived in Groton, New York.

Robert was employed by Employers Casualty Co., and he was six feet one inches tall, weighing 152 pounds. He had blue eyes, blonde hair and a light complexion.