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  1. American singer and actor Elvis Presley served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. At the time of his enlistment, he was widely regarded as the most well-known name in the world of entertainment. Before entering the Army, Presley had caused national outrage with his rock and roll music.
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    Elvis Presley served in the military for two years after being drafted in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1960. His time was brief, and Elvis Presley’s military rank would peak as an Army Sergeant (E-5).
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    “Elvis Aron Presley entered the United States Army at Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24, 1958, and then spent three days at the Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station,” according to the U.S. Army Center of Military History. He served at Fort Hood, Texas, from March 28 to Sept. 17, 1958, and in Germany from Oct. 1, 1958, to March 3, 1960.
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    Military career of Elvis Presley - Wikipedia

    American singer and actor Elvis Presley served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 after being drafted to serve in the military as an active duty soldier for two years. At the time of his enlistment, he was widely regarded as the most well-known name in the world of entertainment. Before entering the Army, … See more

    On January 8, 1956, Presley became eligible to be drafted into the military at 21. Colonel Tom Parker, Presley's manager, was well aware of his … See more

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    Presley spent four days at Fort Chaffee before being transferred to Fort Hood, Texas. After being assigned to Company A, 2d Medium Tank … See more

    On March 2, with Priscilla in attendance, Presley waved goodbye to the fans and media of West Germany and flew home to the U.S. On the way, … See more

    • Clayton, Dick; Heard, James (2003). Elvis: By Those Who Knew Him Best. Virgin Publishing. ISBN 0-7535-0835-4.{{cite book}}: … See more

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    Two weeks after finishing King Creole, Presley reported for his induction on March 24, 1958, a day dubbed "Black Monday" for his fans … See more

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    After training at Fort Hood Presley was assigned to the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, See more

    Dee Stanley
    Around this time Presley's father, Vernon, had been getting close to a woman named Dee Stanley, the wife of army sergeant Bill Stanley. Originally Dee … See more

     
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