Different Stories
Different stories still remain trying to explain why Wayne didn’t serve in WWII. The story surrounding his reasoning seemed to be complex. When the event at Pearl Harbor took place and the US joined, Wayne was excused from serving.
Different Stories
Excused
While the US was entering the war, Wayne was 34 years old and raising four children. The actor’s status was 3-A when the US entered the war, meaning family deferment. However, it’s possible that Wayne wanted to enlist.
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Excused