An explanation of the new federal law under which aliens serving in the armed forces of the United States may become American citizens was made public here today by the Jewish Welfare Board’s Army and Navy Service Division.
Under the provisions of the bill, servicemen who have been lawfully admitted to the United States are not required to have been residents of the country. The petitioner need not speak the English language, nor meet any educational test. If he can furnish the affidavits of two credible witnesses concerning his character, and furnish proof that he is or was serving honorably in a branch of the armed forces sometimes during the present war, he may be naturalized as soon as he and his witnesses have been examined by a representative of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Persons discharged on account of alienage, conscientious objectors who have performed no military duty, and servicemen dishonorably discharged during the present war are not entitled to the benefits of the law, which will be in effect until December 31, 1944.
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