[kabar]

I checked the dates. I don't see what you are getting at. Edwards was born in 1953. Lottery numbers were not picked for that group until Feb 2, 1972. See http://www.sss.gov/lotter4.htm.

How could Edwards be drafted before that date? This lottery was conducted for men who would have been called in 1973; however, no new draft orders were issued after 1972.

Am I missing something?

[Howlin]

He was elgible for the draft in 1971, when he gradudated from high school.

He certainly COULD have volunteered to go.