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At the time of he received his draft notice he was devastated as the news adversely affected him, and worst of all his beloved mother (i.e. Gladys Love {Smith} Presley), as he (a) had never traveled out of the United States other than to go to Canada briefly (b) was at the height of his fame/popularity and (c) was concerned that this would ruin his career.
Elvis' mother died on August 14, 1958 while Elvis was in the US Army and he was inconsolable and her death left scars on Elvis that would (sadly) never heal.
During his stint in the US Army, from 1958 through 1960, Elvis got into great shape - met new friends - and was thankful to have served his country who he loved.
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What happened in the late fiftys that interrupted Elvis Presleys music career for several years?
Elvis Presley was drafted into the US army.
What movie and television projects has Lamar Fike been in?
Lamar Fike has: Played Minor role in "Jailhouse Rock" in 1957. Played himself in "Elvis on Tour" in 1972. Played himself in "American Masters" in 1985. Played himself in "Life with Elvis" in 1991. Played himself in "The Definitive Elvis: The Army Years" in 2002. Played himself in "Elvis by the Presleys" in 2005.
When was Elvis out of the army?
Elvis Presley was out of the army in the year 1960.
Was Elvis in the Regular Army or the USAR?
Elvis was conscripted into the regular Army.
What year was Elvis drifted in the army?
Elvis Presley was drafted to the army in March, 1958.
Where did Elvis Presley go to boot camp at after being Drafted in the Army in 1958?
Fort Chaffe, AR
What army did Elvis join?
Elvis was drafted into the United States of America Army which he served from 1958 through 1960.
Did Elvis ever go to the army?
Yes he was drafted in the army.
What year did Elvis come home from the army?
Elvis came home in 1960.
Elvis was drafted in 1958 into the?
Army
Elvis was drafted in what in 1958?
Army
Was Elvis Presley in the marines?
No. Elvis served in the US Army from 1958 until 1960.
