Many people left North Dakota during the 1930s to find work. One was Noble Peterson of New England, a town in southwest North Dakota. Noble and a friend went to Oregon, but with no luck finding employment, Noble’s friend suggested joining the Army. 3 meals a day sounded good at the time, so they joined up. Noble was now in the Army, but his friend failed the physical and could not join. Noble entered the service in November of 1936 and reported to basic training.