whitehall
Diamond Member
There was a time when every able bodied male could count on being drafted whether it was peace time or during one of the many conflicts of the 20th century. It's interesting to see how popular icons of the 20th century served in the Military or avoided the draft. Everyone knows about John "Duke" Wayne I guess. Although he played war heroes he avoided the draft as the "sole supporter of his family" which he abandoned soon after his deferment. Frank Sinatra was a talented singer even though he was 4-F because of a perforated ear drum. Elvis was drafted and served honorably. Cassius Clay aka Mohamed Ali refused induction on religious grounds although he made a living beating men unconscious with his fists.