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I would like to gain some insight into the draft. Were you drafted? Will you share your story for those of us who never knew a draftee military? Thank you for your service!
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WWII World War Two
WWII World War Two
Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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I definitely wasn't drafted, nor am I old enough to have been, but I did get a notice addressed to me at my military address stating that I had not registered for selective service and could be subject to civil prosecution should I fail to do so immediately. I took the notice to my 1SG and rather enjoyed watching him call them. He was one of my inspirations in becoming the sarcastic bastard that I am today.
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LTC Stephen C.
TSgt J.D. Hall: I still have my original Selective Service registration card that I received when I registered on my 18th birthday!
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SGT Richard H.
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025, if truth be told, I'm sure I was born with some of it...1SG and many others helped shape it, but I have put a healthy amount of work into it as well...he's just one of the people that inspired me in some of the most memorable ways!
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
SGT Hanner, That is what 1SGs DO/DID! Several young Soldiers are now better men because of our 'interactions'. CSM Hayden
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Nope, got my draft notice in RVN, no shit. I told the Top, "I have to go home, I've been drafted."... Him, "Get the fuck out of my office Fresch!"
I went in at 17 on a 120 day delay (in reserves for 4 months) I had to get signed off about three times to go to Happy Valley. Under age, sole surviving son of 100% disabled WWII vet. The things we will do for pain!
I went in at 17 on a 120 day delay (in reserves for 4 months) I had to get signed off about three times to go to Happy Valley. Under age, sole surviving son of 100% disabled WWII vet. The things we will do for pain!
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PO2 Corey Ferretti
Wow that is crazy. They seriously mailed you your draft letter to RVN? or did your mail get fowarded?
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SFC Marino, Sorry- Hell No, my serial # was RA 194747--.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
SFC Marino, 2nd brother, King of Battle type, RA 28161816, deceased. Little bro, SP4, 11H, short discharge in Germany for a burst of 3 for Vietnam, 26 days round trip; Los Angeles Greyhound for Oakland Army Terminal to Los Angeles Train station, in a box. KIA Jan 30, 67 Vietnam. I do not recall his sn.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
SFC Marino, 2 klicks N of main post @ Ft Irwin. West of MSR. Young Soldiers were throwing rocks @ one another after a supper of "C's". Me, 1SG, make me a pile of rocks! They did!
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