He was probably too young to have fought in the war.
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2/3's of the people who served will serve again
Beginning service when the war was going on is considered Vietnam "Era." A veteran doesn't have to serve "in country" to meet "Era" status.
If he was a casualty, his name will be on the wall. If he's still present, ask him.
No, he served three years in the US Navy - 1959-62. US involvement in Vietnam at that time was limited to a tiny number of troops, nominally acting as advisors to the Vietnamese army.