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Both Generals Westmoreland and Abrams were in their mid 50's; the average US general was late 40's-early 50's. Colonels averaged 40's; Majors and Lt. Col's mid 30's and higher; US Army/US Marine Captains & Lieutenants were almost always in their twenties. Nearly any man late forty's and above were WW2 veterans; both Westmoreland and Abrams had fought the Germans during WW2 in Europe. USAF Col. Robin Olds was a WW2 veteran, and had shot down over 12 enemy planes over Europe in WW2; over the skies of North Vietnam he added 4 NVAF (North Viet Air Force) MIG's to his credit.
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What was the average age of men who fought in the Vietnam war?
Statistics will state around 20 years of age.
How many people under the age of 21 died in Vietnam War?
Of the more than 58,100 Americans who died in Vietnam, 11,465 KIAs were less than 20 years old. The average age of all casualties was 23.11 years old. According to the Department of Defense's Combat Casualty File, the average age of an Army infantryman serving in Vietnam was 22. None of the enlisted grades had an average age of less than 20.
How old were most of the U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War?
The average age of the American soldier in Vietnam was 19. Some as young as 16 and others as old as ? Actually, that is a myth. None of the enlisted grades had an average age of less than 20. Assuming KIAs accurately represented age groups serving in Vietnam, the average age of an infantryman serving in Vietnam to be nineteen years old is a myth, it is actually twenty-two point eight. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. (information from http://www.vietnam-war.info/myths/ Thanks) Byakko
What was the 'average age' of World War 2 soldiers?
The average age of the men who fought in WWI was 26. Their average duration of service was 33 months and 73% of this time on average was spent abroad. Their average base pay was $71.33 per month for those who were enlisted, and $203.50 per month for officers.
Why did the 26th amendment affect the Vietnam war?
The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 was connected to the Vietnam War because the average age of a soldier in Vietnam was about 19, the argument was that if they could fight and die for their country at 18 and 19 they should be able vote.
