What branch of the military did Edgar Allan Poe serve in?

Answer 1

Yes, he enlisted in the army under the name Edgar A. Perry when he was unable to support himself after leaving the University of Virginia and his home in Richmond Virginia. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant Major. At a later date he enrolled in the US Army Military Academy at West Point, but he did not graduate or serve.

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe's grandfather, David Poe, Sr., was a quartermaster in the American Revolutionary War, and he fought in the battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 at the age of 71. I do not believe that his father, David Poe, Jr., enlisted in the military.

Answer 3

Mr. Poe joined the US Army in 1827 and served a 2 year term. Shortly after his (honorable) discharge in 1829, he attended the US Military Academy, but lasted only a few months before being dismissed for being a layabout...neglect of duty, they called it.

Oh well, he was busy writing his second book of poems, so who could blame him if he spent all his time and money on booze and gambling. Anyway, it was a long time coming before his writings matured into anything interesting but his perserverance as an incurable drunk, drug addict, and all 'round story teller and poet left us with a few memorable fables and a fond memory of a guy who might have done more had he lived past 40.

The first paragraph is fact as history records it. The rest is my arguable opinion.

Ray

Answer 4

Poe served in the US Army, having enlisted under the name of Edgar A. Perry. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant Major.

Also, attending the US Military Academy at West Point for less than a year.

Answer 5

Edgar Allan Poe served in the United States Army. He enlisted under the name "Edgar A. Perry" and attained the rank of Sergeant Major.

Answer 6

Poe joined the army on May 26, 1827 when he was eighteen. He claimed to be twenty-two, and he used the name "Edgar A. Perry."

Answer 7

Edgar Allan Poe never fought in any war though he did join the US Army for about 30 months, and entered West Point Military Academy soon after for 7 months.

Answer 8

He served in the army under the name of Edgar A. Perry and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant Major.

Answer 9

Almost 2 years (1 year, 10 months, and 19 days) in the US Army, and less than a year (7 months, and 5 days) at West Point Military Academy.