In WWI what was the War Dept Exemption Board? Was it the draft board or different?

Question

On Alajko-8 I have my great grandfather's Draft Registration Card and it's stamped War Dept Exemption Board.  Just wondering if there is a different stamp or department.

Comments

I did not find an answer but found 2 web sites that may help

http://www.gjenvick.com/Military/WorldWarOne/TheDraft/SelectiveServiceSystem/1918-TheSelectiveDraft-QuestionsAndAnswers.html#axzz3Z00WFiwZ

 

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http://www.eogen.com/USWorldWarIDraftRegistrations

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Thanks.  I'll check them out.

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He was a carpenter for the railroad, that may have been considered an important position.  It would explain no other military records for him.

Answer 1

WW1 war dep"t exemption board,people drafted for service could be exempted

for Religious reasons or physical or health reasons.But they had to appear before that

board.