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That's what I have observed. This includes the SS men in Leibstandarte SS-Adolf Hitler and the rest of the SS-Verf�gungstruppe (SS-VT) who received SS numbers as well in the 1930s. With creation and expansion of the Waffen-SS, it appears that the new recruits did not receive SS numbers. I have not seen any order to this effect, but draw the conclusion from examining the personnel files and other official documents. When I go through SS service personnel files, I can predict, with rare exception, that anyone born in 1920 and later in the SS will not have a SS number. I believe this is due in part to the practical aspect where the SS expanded into well over a million members and the difficulty of maintaining the unique numbering system (though the US Army was able to handle it). Perhaps it was also intended to keep those original members special.

Regards,
Ross Kelbaugh
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