Comments on: What's Your Number? http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-your-number From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:41:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kerry http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-785712 Kerry Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:33:43 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-785712 My understanding of the original Bible commandment in Greek was "thou shalt not do murder". Killing was justified depending on the circumstance. My understanding of the original Bible commandment in Greek was "thou shalt not do murder". Killing was justified depending on the circumstance.

]]> By: Wes Abney http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-785418 Wes Abney Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:03:35 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-785418 Brian There is a chart of the lottery numbers and birthdates for all four lotteries (1969 to 1972) at the Selective Services website at www.sss.gov/LOTTER1.HTM. Brian

There is a chart of the lottery numbers and birthdates for all four lotteries (1969 to 1972) at the Selective Services website at http://www.sss.gov/LOTTER1.HTM.

]]> By: Number 107 in 1970 http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-784819 Number 107 in 1970 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:17:55 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-784819 I believe the draft should be brought back, with modifications. 1. Every eligable male and female should be included. 2. The time of service should be 18 months AFTER minimal training is completed. 3. The 18 months of actual service would provide for no additional job training or benefits after discharge. 4. The draftee would be able to select military service or work for a civilian agency. Pay would be just above the national minimum wage with all medical, dental, vision paid along with a housing and clothing allowance. A mandatory savings program would provide a lump sum "nest egg" but no other benefits after discharge. 5. No combat or other hazardous duty assignments for those serving the 18 months. 6. Those desiring additional/specialized training, higher pay or to have benefits (including college) tthat would extend beyond discharge would be required to volunteer to serve for longer periods with the minimum being three years of continous service. Those successfully completing their 18 months would now have work experience, a little money saved and some type of job training. Those that wanted more, could opt to re-enlist, expand their training or extend their draftee service time to obtain civilian job and educational benefits. Many of todays youth would benefit from the opportunity to get away from their enviroment, earn some money, learn a job skill and gain some very valueable experience. I believe the draft should be brought back, with modifications.

1. Every eligable male and female should be included.
2. The time of service should be 18 months AFTER minimal training is completed.
3. The 18 months of actual service would provide for no additional job training or benefits after discharge.
4. The draftee would be able to select military service or work for a civilian agency. Pay would be just above the national minimum wage with all medical, dental, vision paid along with a housing and clothing allowance. A mandatory savings program would provide a lump sum "nest egg" but no other benefits after discharge.
5. No combat or other hazardous duty assignments for those serving the 18 months.
6. Those desiring additional/specialized training, higher pay or to have benefits (including college) tthat would extend beyond discharge would be required to volunteer to serve for longer periods with the minimum being three years of continous service.

Those successfully completing their 18 months would now have work experience, a little money saved and some type of job training. Those that wanted more, could opt to re-enlist, expand their training or extend their draftee service time to obtain civilian job and educational benefits.

Many of todays youth would benefit from the opportunity to get away from their enviroment, earn some money, learn a job skill and gain some very valueable experience.

]]> By: Number 107 in 1970 http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-784816 Number 107 in 1970 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:35:09 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-784816 I was drafted in May 1971 and served my two years. The military chose not to send me to Viet Nam but I did spend 19 months in an overseas assignment. For most of my life I have not been accepted by both those that did not serve and by those that served in Viet Nam. Because of that, I do not readily admit that I served and definitely do not decorate myself with every pin, patch and military insigna that I can find. Just because someone did not serve in a combat assignment does not mean that they gave any less to their country. I was drafted in May 1971 and served my two years. The military chose not to send me to Viet Nam but I did spend 19 months in an overseas assignment. For most of my life I have not been accepted by both those that did not serve and by those that served in Viet Nam. Because of that, I do not readily admit that I served and definitely do not decorate myself with every pin, patch and military insigna that I can find. Just because someone did not serve in a combat assignment does not mean that they gave any less to their country.

]]> By: Al Hubbard http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-783289 Al Hubbard Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:31:46 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-783289 My number was 309. I remember watching with anticipation (until I fell asleep at about #200) even though I had already decided to join the Navy. In my family we had 2 Marines, 2 Army, & 1 Air Force. All that represented the Navy was 2 outlaws (In-laws). After I partied out of college in March of 1971 I joined the Navy on the 180 day delay plan. I went in Nov 29 of 1971 in San Diego, went to Hospital Corps School, then to Lab Assistant School in Oakland, then to Mobile Construction Battalion 10 (MCB-10). Deployed to Puerto Rico, Diego Garcia, & Guam. Intended to stay for 20 years, but got tired of being called "baby killer" and having garbage thrown at me from cars. My number was 309. I remember watching with anticipation (until I fell asleep at about #200) even though I had already decided to join the Navy. In my family we had 2 Marines, 2 Army, & 1 Air Force. All that represented the Navy was 2 outlaws (In-laws). After I partied out of college in March of 1971 I joined the Navy on the 180 day delay plan. I went in Nov 29 of 1971 in San Diego, went to Hospital Corps School, then to Lab Assistant School in Oakland, then to Mobile Construction Battalion 10 (MCB-10). Deployed to Puerto Rico, Diego Garcia, & Guam. Intended to stay for 20 years, but got tired of being called "baby killer" and having garbage thrown at me from cars.

]]> By: Brian Kramer http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-782517 Brian Kramer Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:34:03 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-782517 My birthday was 5-29-52. my no. was 81. I went into the Reserves in March of 71. I never did find out if I would have been drafted. If my number would have been low enough to be called up. Where can I find that ? Can anyone help? My birthday was 5-29-52. my no. was 81.
I went into the Reserves in March of 71. I never did find out if I would have been drafted. If my number would have been low enough to be called up. Where can I find that ? Can anyone help?

]]> By: Mike Jett http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-781871 Mike Jett Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:17:49 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-781871 Even though I've already commented here, I would like to say something else that's not about me. The other day I was at the VA clinic for a routine check-up and I saw something that took me back. This young fellow, probably not more than 25 was cheerfully calling out to someone down the hall and his spirits were very positive. The thing is about half his skin was grafted onto him and most people would say he was pretty disfigured. In Vietnam he probably would have been a KIA, but thanks to advance battlefield medtech he survives. I got through Vietnam without a physical scratch. These people are coming back from Iraq and Afganistan in this kind of shape are the heroes, as are the ones unscathed...Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your service. Even though I've already commented here, I would like to say something else that's not about me. The other day I was at the VA clinic for a routine check-up and I saw something that took me back. This young fellow, probably not more than 25 was cheerfully calling out to someone down the hall and his spirits were very positive. The thing is about half his skin was grafted onto him and most people would say he was pretty disfigured. In Vietnam he probably would have been a KIA, but thanks to advance battlefield medtech he survives. I got through Vietnam without a physical scratch. These people are coming back from Iraq and Afganistan in this kind of shape are the heroes, as are the ones unscathed…Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your service.

]]> By: robert http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-781680 robert Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:40:43 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-781680 just watching an amazing history channel show(3 parts) on the vietnam war. actually, heartbreaking is a better word. i'm 61 and was #25 in the lottery. i was on my way to india after 1 year in college. we were in venice at the grand opera house seeing thelonious monk. met an american woman who asked me if i knew my "number", as the lottery had just happened. i said "no." she asked my birthday and gasped when i said feb. 19th. "that's my brother's birthday. you're number 25." the rest is a good story, indicative of the times. i did not serve. and i feel for all who did. i still am a strong believer in PEACE!!!!! just watching an amazing history channel show(3 parts) on the vietnam war. actually, heartbreaking is a better word. i'm 61 and was #25 in the lottery. i was on my way to india after 1 year in college. we were in venice at the grand opera house seeing thelonious monk. met an american woman who asked me if i knew my "number", as the lottery had just happened. i said "no." she asked my birthday and gasped when i said feb. 19th. "that's my brother's birthday. you're number 25."
the rest is a good story, indicative of the times. i did not serve. and i feel for all who did. i still am a strong believer in PEACE!!!!!

]]> By: Roger http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-781514 Roger Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:17:38 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-781514 In 1969 my birthday was 277. In 1970, my first year of eligibility, I won the lottery July 9th I was drafted in 1971 In 1969 my birthday was 277.

In 1970, my first year of eligibility, I won the lottery July 9th

I was drafted in 1971

]]> By: Patty http://www.historynet.com/whats-your-number.htm#comment-781394 Patty Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:13:12 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681604#comment-781394 So if you enlisted in the army in the mid 1960s, how long did you have to serve? Likewise, if you were drafted how long did you have to serve if you did not sign up for another tour of duty? How much of that time would be spent in active duty versus training? For instance, if you signed up, and were sent to Nam how long would you have been in 'Nam? So if you enlisted in the army in the mid 1960s, how long did you have to serve? Likewise, if you were drafted how long did you have to serve if you did not sign up for another tour of duty? How much of that time would be spent in active duty versus training? For instance, if you signed up, and were sent to Nam how long would you have been in 'Nam?

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