Did you Know 30 of the 43 Presidents served in the Army

Theodore Roosevelt's Medal of Honor
Citation (awarded posthumously in 2001) - “Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished
himself by acts of bravery on 1 July, 1898, near Santiago de Cuba,
Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill.
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal
safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and
gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue
the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside.
Facing the enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery
throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches,
where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing
his men to continue the assault. His leadership and valor turned the
tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's
extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the
highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon
himself, his unit, and the United States Army.”  

 As of the 2008
presidential election, no member of the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S.
Coast Guard has yet been elected President. The most frequent
military experience is Army/Army Reserve with 15 presidents, followed
by State Militias at 9, Navy/Naval Reserve at 6 and the Continental
Army with 2 presidents serving. The following list outlines the
military service of each president before becoming the commander in
chief.  

List of Presidents of the United States by military service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The United States Constitution names the President of the United States the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. However, previous service in the military is not a pre-requisite for the positi...