by | Dec 14, 2009 | Stories
I was a student at NC State University and had a student deferment–II-S. My expectations at that time were to graduate in 1972 and be drafted. If drafted, I would have served my country without hesitation. But I really lucked out in the lottery,...
by | Dec 13, 2009 | Stories
My birthday is February 14. Being born on Valentine’s day never caused me any problems, until the draft lottery. I always felt bad for my cousin who was born on Christmas day and never really got birthday presents separate from Christmas presents, but I...
by | Dec 12, 2009 | Stories
I still remember what I was doing on the date the draft lottery I was involved in was drawn on 2 February 1972. I had attended a high school basketball game. My team won, but I can’t remember the score. I walked home in snow from the basketball...
by | Dec 10, 2009 | Stories
I was a student at NC State University and was concerned that I was going to be drafted so I joined the Army Reserve and was on active duty when the lottery occurred. My number was 352 which meant that I would never have been drafted. Of course I could not have known...
by | Dec 6, 2009 | Stories
I grew up on a farm in the small town of Carlock, Illinois. I told my Dad if he would buy a radio for the tractor, I would plow all night, plus I could listen to the draft lottery. I plowed for about an hour when the lottery was starting, then chickened...
by | Dec 5, 2009 | Stories
I was in Bragaw dorm at NCSU with my other suite mates listening to the lottery draw. My birthday was May 11th which forever branded me with the scarlet number 38 on my chest. The rest of the evening was spent finishing off a half...
