In January 1942, when World War II was at its height, Joseph Rutherford died and was succeeded by Nathan Knorr as president.
Laikā, kad plosījās Otrais pasaules karš, par Sargtorņa biedrības prezidentu kļuva Neitans Nors, jo 1942. gada janvārī mira Džozefs Raterfords.