DETACHMENT 1511TH SERVICE UNIT
ARMED FORCES INDUCTION STATION # 7
CINCINNATI, OHIO
You are now a soldier in the army of the United states, as such you are subject
to military law, and the Articles of War, as was explained to you at the time of
your induction by the Induction Officer.
.........As a soldier you have new responsibilities. They are to yourself as a
soldier, to the country, and to the men in service with whom you will soon serve.
..........so that your detail will perform the travel from this station to your
Local Board, and back to the Reception Center, on time, and in a soldierly
manner.
One of your group has been appointed acting Corporal. He may be a close friend of
yours, or a stranger .................... Cooperate with him so that your detail
will creditably handle its first assignment but remember he has authority to
direct you by order.
After you reach home you have time to straighten out your personal affairs.
On September 9, 1943 you will assemble at 8:30 a.m. EWT at your local board.
........... You should bring a minimum of Civilian clothing with you to the
Reception Center ............. The following will suffice: Small traveling bag
containing one suit of underwear, one extra pair of socks and necessary toilet
articles including a face and bath towel. You should present a neat clean
appearance when you reach the Reception Center. Your hair should be cut and your
fingernails clean.
Remember you are now a soldier. Let your actions be so governed.
Charles V. Sexton
Captain, Infantry
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Then followed such business as claiming family allotment, life insurance and
necessary matters as Social Security and routine government paperwork. All this
monotonous reading was followed by a list of the soldiers' names and associated
APO numbers, among which was:
Arthur Pranger 35874300
"...Effective September 9, 1943, each of the above named men of the Enlisted Reserve
Corps, is recalled to active duty and will proceed from Cincinnati, Ohio to Fort
Thomas, Kentucky, reporting on arrival to the Commanding Officer, Reception
Center, therein for duty."
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