by | Oct 13, 2008 | Stories
Even though I did not go to Viet Nam, this draft affected my life forever. I was a college junior and ended up at No. 24. Like many of us, I knew a lot of guys who had gone over there and a number who were never coming back. I didn’t want to...
by | Oct 12, 2008 | Stories
Because of my job I was unable to listen to the first 100 or so birthdays drawn in the first lottery. When I returned to my apartrment my three roommates were all listening to the broadcast. When I asked if my birthday had been called they responded...
by | Oct 12, 2008 | Stories
Like everyone I was listening for my number on the radio. I couldn’t believe my good luck. Over the next few days numbers were all anyone was talking about on campus (UF). I was glad of course but also sad for the fellows who did not do as well. In a way the...
by | Oct 8, 2008 | Stories
My birth date was 113 in the lottery. I had to go to Milwaukee on a bus with a bunch of other young men and go through the military’s screening tests. I did NOT want to go to the war, which I thought was immoral and just plain wrong. So I...
by | Oct 5, 2008 | Stories
This is the story of Edmund Weinberg who served as a captain, Veterinary Corps, attached to Army Munitions Command, Ford Detrick, Frederick Maryland, 1966-1968. I write this to point out that everyone who served was not selected by or subject to the lottery;...
by | Oct 4, 2008 | Stories
The evening of the very first lottery had everyone on campus glued to the TV or radio, save a few of us who had other considerations. I was facing a major Econ exam scheduled for early the next morning and, not being an A student, needed every minute of...
