[Michael.SF.]

that Wayne that Wayne assiduously avoided military service during World War II, ... He didn't have to enlist. And he didn't.

Not enlisting is equated to "assiduously avoid(ing)"?

I guess I then I am guilty of assiduously avoiding Vietnam with my "320" lottery number.

[vetvetdoug]

I WON the lottery.....I got number 30 and they took up to number 60 that year. Now if I could only win the Powerball....

[IrishBrigade]

guess I then I am guilty of assiduously avoiding Vietnam with my “320” lottery number...

...my number (for birthyear 1949) was 344...thus when my 2S deferment expired I was classified 1H, avaliable for service in an emergency...some, not many, but some, have questioned me for that...one can contend that military deferments are suspect, but those who are granted them are not to automatically be branded cowards...