[Tuor]

The vast majority were drafted, or enlisted (as I did) to beat the draft.

Are you saying you didn't want to go and fight? That is what is implied when you say you enlisted to 'beat' the draft. Your words indicate a certain reluctance, IMO.

Tuor

[Ole Okie]

Are you saying you didn't want to go and fight?

No, I wanted the Navy, and had the chance to do so by enlisting.