[KevinB]

Hendrix was in the 101st Airborne. He broke an ankle on a practice jump and was discharged.

Nothing quite so honorable. From his official military records:

"Behavior problems, required excessive supervision while on duty, little regard for regulations, apprehended masturbating in platoon area while supposed to be detail. "

[MikeSteelBe]

I did not research enough. Thanks for the correction.

[MikeSteelBe]

Did you read this? That was only a request for discharge.

http://www.praguerevue.com/ViewArticle?articleId=2516

A little research goes a long way.