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39. Contrary to popular belief, most troops who served in Vietnam were not draftees

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 06:00 PM

Sep 2013

Vietnam: 25% (648,500) of total forces in-country were draftees
http://www.mrfa.org/vnstats.htm

Of the total number of Draftees ('65-'73) which was 1,728,344 only 38% served in Vietnam.
http://277arty.tripod.com/vietfacts.html

A total of 8.7 million men and women served during the era, 3.4 million of them in-country:

Vietnam War (1964-1975)
Total U.S. Servicemembers (Worldwide) 8,744,000
Deployed to Southeast Asia 3,403,000

http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/factsheets/fs_americas_wars.pdf

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K&R Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #1

So Sad That It Took This Long grilled onions Sep 2013 #2

At last they're finally getting the recognition they deserve pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #43

I would applaud if they turned around and threw the medals back at them. David__77 Sep 2013 #3

Go earn one. sulphurdunn Sep 2013 #8

Cheap shot. DURHAM D Sep 2013 #10

Plenty of heroes chose not to go. /nt Ash_F Sep 2013 #11

And many more DURHAM D Sep 2013 #12

Absolutely not. Ash_F Sep 2013 #13

It'll be a cold day in hell before I disown my opposition to the Viet Nam War. Paladin Sep 2013 #22

I am female so I did not have to make a tough decision. DURHAM D Sep 2013 #23

I lost a cousin to Viet Nam. Paladin Sep 2013 #31

In those days, "choosing" not to go was only an option for the karynnj Sep 2013 #15

Absolutely not. Many went to jail in protest. Many hid. Ash_F Sep 2013 #17

"Many" needs definition karynnj Sep 2013 #20

A thoughtful response. Ash_F Sep 2013 #21

I never disagreed with that - and like 95% of the people at my college, karynnj Sep 2013 #35

Contrary to popular belief, most troops who served in Vietnam were not draftees pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #39

I am tried of hearting this, people volunteered so they could avoid the infantry and thus Combat happyslug Sep 2013 #41

You seem to be reacting to arguments others may have made, not what I posted pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #42

Some could be called "heroes, in that they followed their beliefs, others were likely just cowards whathehell Sep 2013 #33

My own father is a Vietnam veteran... I have no hate for them at all. David__77 Sep 2013 #26

Similar to my experience - TBF Sep 2013 #47

With the VA, the medical care tends to be exceptional, but the admin side can be a real killer pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #49

Bullshit! Ernesto Sep 2013 #36

Marine Corps Draft (during Vietnam War): 42,633 pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #38

That's true............... Ernesto Sep 2013 #40

Semper Fi, brother! pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #45

Real classy. furious Sep 2013 #14

War isn't about class. David__77 Sep 2013 #27

Ok, that's a fair point of view. furious Sep 2013 #29

I will, and I regret if I communicated that poorly. David__77 Sep 2013 #30

Not communicated poorly at all. furious Sep 2013 #32

My fucking hero. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #18

Not sure what you mean. David__77 Sep 2013 #28

If enough people misunderstand what I'm saying LanternWaste Sep 2013 #52

Good point. David__77 Sep 2013 #53

Haha, remember when Kerry got a bunch of flack from Republicans for doing this? Ash_F Sep 2013 #19

Ain't that the truth. David__77 Sep 2013 #25

Kerry is an arrogant dipwad. I can't believe he was ever nominated. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #57

Kerry is an outstanding American statesman, who I hope will help Obama leave karynnj Nov 2013 #58

He can be a dipwad and a hero. Like McCain. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #59

In his case, he isn't - he is a wonderful person karynnj Nov 2013 #60

I guess well have to agree to disagree. But I'll concede he is a military hero. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #61

I've seen him speak - including in some small groups - and know some people who worked for him karynnj Nov 2013 #62

I have no preference for Rice. I don't think she would have been very good. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #67

There must be two Pterodactyl's then karynnj Nov 2013 #68

Your sarcasm detector is on the fritz. Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #69

The invasion of Vietnam was a crime against humanity Ash_F Nov 2013 #63

Kerry fought bravely and with honor in Vietnam. Like the vast majority of his fellow ... Pterodactyl Nov 2013 #66

Any Vietnam veteran, ronnie624 Sep 2013 #24

My dad did two combat tours. He has no regrets as to his service. Throd Sep 2013 #48

Tell your dad, from a fellow vet, "Welcome home" pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #50

Good MichaelKelley Sep 2013 #4

War is hell. Hulk Sep 2013 #5

my salute to you heaven05 Sep 2013 #9

Welcome home. furious Sep 2013 #16

Yes...Yes bearssoapbox Sep 2013 #6

+1 n/t whathehell Sep 2013 #34

And to think this wasn't even the big battle for Khe Sahn........ 4bucksagallon Sep 2013 #7

More info on the "hill fights" Ernesto Sep 2013 #37

For Joe Cordileone and Robert Moffatt pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #44

THIS THREAD SHOULD HAVE MORE RECS pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #46

Gentlemen. Half-Century Man Sep 2013 #51

Well done, Marines Crabby Appleton Sep 2013 #54

Stats on this now soon to be relegated to a "forgotten war" in Vietnam........ 4bucksagallon Sep 2013 #55

Marines Cordileone and Moffat Finally Honored douglas9 Sep 2013 #56

I wish there were a way that every single man or woman who served in combat could get a very libdem4life Nov 2013 #64

A very heartfelt post. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #65