[leadpenny]

As long as the subject has come up, the below link might be helpful: (BTW, Edwards was born on 10 Jun 53)

http://www.sss.gov/lotter4.htm Edwards was suject to the last of four lotteries held and had a number of "89." According to the info on the link, no one was inducted from the last lottery.

You're right, he could have enlisted or volunteered for the draft, but that is another issue.

[leadpenny]

I read the wrong column. He had a number of 178.