In a message dated 11/13/2005 7:13:04 PM US Eastern Standard Time, kozlay@comcast.net writes: Can anyone offer a reason why my father, who was in the Army during WWI, does not show up? A transcription error; a database entry error; an alternate spelling; a wrong spelling; or . . .they really haven't finished transcribing each and every draft board's records. . . keep looking Janet, you'll find him; if you know the draft board, you could order the NARA film from LDS, or go to a genealogy library that has a full set and view the films directly. best regards Linda