Statistics will state around 20 years of age.
Both generals Westmoreland & Abrams, commanders in Vietnam, were age 52 in 1966; both fought against the Germans in WWII. The oldest US serviceman to die in Vietnam was age 62, the youngest man, which is disputed (some say he was younger) was age 16.
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
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.
The average age of soldiers taken through the draft was 19, at least according to the song.
well on the allies side the youngest you could be was 16 with parents consent, 17 without. 44 was the maximum age you could be to fight overseas on the axis side was around the age of 16- 50 to fight. within Germany in the Hitler youth fought as young as 12.
Both generals Westmoreland & Abrams, commanders in Vietnam, were age 52 in 1966; both fought against the Germans in WWII. The oldest US serviceman to die in Vietnam was age 62, the youngest man, which is disputed (some say he was younger) was age 16.
Louisiana lost 882 men in Vietnam.
About 8,000 Australian servicemen fought in the Vietnam War. Approximately 600 were killed there.
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
The average age for women is around 41 years old, while the average age for men is around 39 years old. These ages may vary depending on the specific population or region being considered.
They appeared to mirror allied military men. Young and older men, and females were relegated to support duties (transport & repair) and primarily to duties defending their homeland (North Vietnam) in the anti-aircraft defense systems.
Over two and a half million men.
Yes some are. My husbands grandfather, who is about to become a great grandfather is a Vietnam vet and we are about to make my father also a Vietnam vet a grandfather.
WWII men fought the good war. Vietnam returnees were treated as losers.
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.
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.
They treat them with respect but mostly they don't reconize them at all.