by | Dec 14, 2011 | Stories
I entered college at UK as a freshman in 1966. I was in the ROTC program, which meant I had a I-A draft classification–no student deferral. When the lottery drawing took place my number was 250. My draft board said they would probably not go over 115. As...
by | Dec 10, 2011 | Stories
Although I have already written a story dated 12 December 2009 about "jumping for joy" I have composed lyrics about celebrating exemption from conscription for the Vietnam War by luck of the draw to the tune of a Christmas Carol called "Joy To The...
by | Dec 10, 2011 | Stories
After four years at the U of K (’65 to ’69) I needed one more hour to graduate. I could take that one hour anywhere, and still earn my degree from U of K (which I did). So I decided to take some classes at Murray Stata University, to try another campus. I...
by | Dec 7, 2011 | Stories
Just got married in September 1969, and we were expecting our first child. I was sleeping during the drawing and my wife woke me up to inform me of my number. It was a scary time to be young.
by | Dec 6, 2011 | Stories
I was at Ft. Polk in La. doing basic training at the time of the lottery. I had joined the US Army reserves in 1967. My number was low and I would have been drafted had I not joined the USAR. One half of my basic training unit was destined for Vietnam...
by | Sep 30, 2011 | Stories
I was at the University of Rochester when the lottery was held, and I knew I would have a student deferment if I had to use it. A bunch of us guys met in the common room and each put in $1 for a pool. The man with the lowest number, since he would be the biggest...
