Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Induction Centers
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. Induction Centers Marker
During World War II millions of draftees began their military service by reporting to induction centers established throughout the country. At the induction center future soldiers had to successfully complete the following tasks:
- Undergo physical examinations conducted in groups of 25 using an assembly line approach.
- Receive a physical evaluation.
- Be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check.
- Participate in a pre-assignment interview during which interviewees expressed the type of service they desired.
- Sign induction papers and receive individual serial numbers.
- Participate in a formal swearing-in ceremony.
- Depart on two weeks' furlough before reporting to reception centers located throughout the country.
Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 40° 12.337′ N, 77° 9.582′ W. Marker is near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Middlesex Township. It is on Army Heritage Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reception Centers (a few steps from this marker); World War II Core Area (a few steps
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Army Introduces a Heavyweight: The 3-Inch Antitank Gun M5/M6 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Sergeant Michael A. Mira (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kady Brownell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Colonel Peter R. Mansoor (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 7, 2014
2. Induction center display
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 2,025 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
