Why did Elvis Presley go into the military?

Answer 1

Elvis Presley was conscripted (drafted) into the military. He believed it was his patriotic duty to serve his country, and he did not believe that his fame and status should be reason to exempt him from the draft. He could probably have gotten out of the draft had he chosen to.

Answer 2

During the 1950's it was mandatory for all men, at the age of 18, register for the selective service.

The third week of December 1957 Elvis, at his home in Graceland with his mother and father present, received (it was hand delivered) his draft notice.

From 1958 through his honorable discharge in 1960 Elvis was in the US Army.

Answer 3

Elvis was drafted into the US Army in December of 1958 and served during 1959 and 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1960.

Answer 4

He was Drafted into the Army.

Answer 5

Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army.