The folks that write that need to read up on their history.
“When the U.S. entered World War II, Stewart was drafted into the Army but was rejected because he was underweight for his height. He worked with colleagues to put on the necessary pounds, and successfully enlisted with the Air Corps. He was stationed at Moffett Field, California as an enlisted man. During his nine months of training at that base, he also took extension courses with the idea of obtaining a commission. His college degree and extensive flight time played to his favor, and he received his commission after the attack on Pearl Harbor.”
So they think the US entered World War II at least 9 months before Pearl Harbor?
He enlisted in March, 1940 and was commissioned in January, 1942. So they got it partially right.
Yeah I think they got their writing a little confused but still, an enlisted man making it all the way to 07, quite the accomplishment. And was much more than just a desk jockey.So many more of that generation. Clark Gable, Johny Carson, Ed Mccmahon, Don Rickles, Mickey Rooney and on and on.