First Soldiers Given Releases Under Demobilization

The video discusses the release of draftees over 28 years old under a new War Department discharge program. These individuals are discharged at a rate of 25 per day and receive paid railroad tickets to return to civilian life. However, they remain in the Army Reserve for the duration of the war.

What is the cost per mile for the railroad tickets provided to discharged soldiers?

What is the status of draftees after they are discharged from the Army?