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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
Management Level Statistics from the Vietnam War indicate the average age of the US GI was in their low 20's. However, actual "on the ground" observations & interviews thru several years, and covering from the Mekong Delta to the DMZ (17th Parallel); the average age of the US Serviceman appeared to be age 19 or 20.
According to the VVA the average age of the Vietnam veteran was 19.
About 70 percent of all servicemen in Vietnam were aged 21 or younger.
Uncle Sam preferred his draftees to be between 19 and 26. Younger men are more trainable (can't teach an old dog new tricks), and far more durable for rough conditions.
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How many sixteen year old soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
Where there any soldiers that served in World War I World War 2 Korea and Vietnam?
Very doubtful. Anyone old enough to serve in World War 1 would have been quite elderly by the time Vietnam began. Douglas MacArthur was a general in both world wars and Korea, but he was retired and died before regular US forces were committed to Vietnam.
How old are the soldiers in the Civil War?
Most of the soldiers in the Civil War were 18 to 35 years. Some soldiers as young as 12 and 13 participated in the war. Men as old as about 45 were welcomed into the Army. Many of the generals and colonels were much older. Robert E Lee was 58 at the end of the war. General Winfield Scott was 75 years old when he resigned early in the Civil War.
How Many Teenagers Went To The Vietnam War?
Over 11,000 US Servicemen UNDER twenty years old were killed in the Vietnam War.
How old were the most soldiers in the world war 1?
Ages varied between 15-70. Even if you were a young child or an old man, you would still be in the army.
How old was most soldiers in the Vietnam war?
ranged from 17- to around 35 and a little up
How many soldiers died in Vietnam that weren't old enough to vote?
There were five men that were not old enough to vote that were servicemen during the Vietnam War!
How many sixteen year old soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
See: Statistics About the Vietnam War. Recommended by the History Channel.
How was colin Powell injured in the Vietnam war?
There is an old Vietnam War photograph of him near a downed US helicopter, he most likely was wounded during that downing.
Where there any soldiers that served in World War I World War 2 Korea and Vietnam?
Very doubtful. Anyone old enough to serve in World War 1 would have been quite elderly by the time Vietnam began. Douglas MacArthur was a general in both world wars and Korea, but he was retired and died before regular US forces were committed to Vietnam.
How old did the soldiers have to be in the war?
18
How old are the soldiers in the Civil War?
Most of the soldiers in the Civil War were 18 to 35 years. Some soldiers as young as 12 and 13 participated in the war. Men as old as about 45 were welcomed into the Army. Many of the generals and colonels were much older. Robert E Lee was 58 at the end of the war. General Winfield Scott was 75 years old when he resigned early in the Civil War.
What happened to the old Vietnam president after the Vietnam war ended?
I was at a reunion of my VNam outfit six months ago. Most are doing about average for men our age. Most of the so called 'facts' about VNam vets are myths.
How old were both of the presidents that served during Vietnam war?
There has not been a U.S President that served in Vietnam.
How Many Teenagers Went To The Vietnam War?
Over 11,000 US Servicemen UNDER twenty years old were killed in the Vietnam War.
What was minimum draft age during Vietnam war?
The services always preferred men 18 or older.
How old were most of the soldiers?
7 years old.
