The typical American soldier in the First World War was _____________________.

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The Selective Service Act of 1917 authorized the draft, which brought in young men aged 21-30 (later expanded to 18-45) who were eligible for military service. This means that the typical American soldier was a draftee in his early- to mid-twenties, not necessarily married or a high-school graduate, and not necessarily African American.

The Typical American Soldier in the First World War Was