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GI's in Vietnam were as young as 16; age 19 could have been possible for a 2nd Lieutenant; age 20 to 21 was probably more common, if to be the youngest. College degrees were NOT required for US Army officers during the Vietnam War. They were required for the USN, USMC, and USAF. USA officers were drafted, then tested for their GT scores, 110 or above qualified them for Army OCS (Officer Candidate School; graduates from these schools in WW2 were nick-named "90 Day Wonders").
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Was it the troops fault the Vietnam War went on?
No.
Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
When did England become involved in the Vietnam War?
Great Britain did not send troops to Vietnam during the war.
How did the Vietnam War affect Johnson?
the Vietnam War 58,000 troops killed and 300,000 injured.over 1.1 million Vietnamese died.
How was Louisiana involved in the Vietnam war?
Much of the training to prepare troops for the conditions of the Vietnam jungles was done there.
Who was the oldest man killed in Vietnam?
Controversy exists (to no ones surprise) whether the youngest US serviceman killed in Vietnam was 15 or 16 years of age.
Who was the youngest black person to win the medal of honor in the Vietnam war?
See website: Statistics about the Vietnam War
Was it the troops fault the Vietnam War went on?
No.
What is the date of birth of the youngest Vietnam veteran?
Since the youngest age for legal enlistment was 17 at the time of the Vietnam War, one could postulate that the birth date of the "youngest" Vietnam Veteran could have been January 1st, 17 years previous to the last date on which US troops were in Vietnam. That day would have been the day the US Embassy was evacuated after Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army. However, there have always been men who enlisted by falsification of their age. This was more common in World War Two, but there are cases during Vietnam where a soldier managed to get through Basic Training and Advanced Individual training before being discovered. Also, the Mayaguez Incident is considered part of the Vietnam War, so you should also consider the US Marines and US Air Force personnel who served in that short conflict.
Where were American troops fighting in 1970 during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam and Cambodia
Why did the commonwealth troops join US troops In the Vietnam War?
The US asked them to.
When did England become involved in the Vietnam War?
Great Britain did not send troops to Vietnam during the war.
What wars eas not declared by Congress but was started when the president sent troops?
The US Civil War (1861-1865) & the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
What did Nixon promise about the Vietnam War during his campaign for the 1968 election?
Nixon said that he would pull troops out of Vietnam. Under a plan called "peace with honor", Nixon planned to negotiate an end to the war.
What did Nixon do involing the war the Vietnam war?
He brought in more troops in Vietnam and many people knew that was no use
What southeastern Asian country that was in the Vietnam war?
Thailand sent troops to South Vietnam.
What war was Neil Armstrong in?
He was only in the Korean War. He did entertain the troops in the Vietnam War.
