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Gannam/Ganem Military Service


Grandpa Gannam and his brother Maroun registered for the draft in WWI. There are several other persons who also registered in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1918, who share the Ganem name. Grandpa's registration is sure to cause some questions. He lists his date of birth as 17 April 1885, his tombstone states 20 July 1880, and his social security card states 20 July 1882. Maroun states that his date of birth is 9 March 1878, his death certificate states 1 November 1883, and his tombstone states 10 April 1878. Anybody like any other dates?

Samples of readable blank draft forms.
June 1917    July 1918     September 1918

Karram Ganim - 12 September 1918
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       Page two
Maroun Ganem - 12 September 1918
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   R: Nazer K. Gannam - U.S. Navy     L: Michael K. Gannam - U.S. Army Airforce


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I like this photo especially. Uncle Mike (right) is slightly out of uniform.
Check out the cool shoes!

Michael Gannam's WWII Service Info from the National Archives

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George K. Gannam
Died at Hickam Field - December 7, 1941
G.K.Gannam American Legion Post 184 in Savannah Georgia
was named in his honor as he was the first Savannahian
and first Lebanese American to die in the war.

Articles, Obituaries and Remembrances of George

Visit the World War II Memorial for service record information

History of Savannah and her citizens in World War II

Visit National Archives to Search for Army Service Records WWII
Use People Search. Insert LAST NAME only and 43 for state code for Georgia enlistees.

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