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Belgium Army Turns Down 8,321 Alien Volunteers

February 7, 1940
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The Belgian War Ministry has had to reject for the time being a collective offer by 8,321 Jewish aliens to serve in the army, it was announced today during a debate in Parliament on the national defense budget. The offer was submitted to the War Ministry through central Jewish organizations.

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