Could you volunteer to go to Vietnam?

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Did people volunteer for Vietnam War?

Fact: 2/3 of the men who served in Vietnam were volunteers. 2/3 of the men who served in World War II were drafted. Approximately 70\% of those killed in Vietnam were volunteers.

How did the draft work for the Vietnam War?

Capsules were drawn from the jar one at a time and opened. The first number drawn was 258 (September 14), so all registrants with that birthday were assigned lottery number 1. All men of draft age (born January 1, 1944 to December 31, 1950) who shared a birth date would be called to serve at once.

How many volunteered for the Vietnam War?

Conflict and Number of Inductions

World War I	Sept. 1917 – Nov. 1918	2,810,296
World War II	Nov. 1940 – Oct. 1946	10,110,104
Korean War	June 1950 – June 1953	1,529,539
Vietnam War	Aug. 1964 – Feb. 1973	1,857,304

How many draftees were killed in the Vietnam War?

(66\% of U.S. armed forces members were drafted during WWII). Draftees accounted for 30.4\% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam. Reservists killed: 5,977 National Guard: 6,140 served: 101 died. Total draftees (1965 – 73): 1,728,344.

What dates were picked for the Vietnam draft?

A lottery drawing – the first since 1942 – was held on December 1, 1969, at Selective Service National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This event determined the order of call for induction during calendar year 1970; that is, for registrants born between January 1, 1944, and December 31, 1950.