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The Average Age of American Soldiers in Viit Nam
The average age of American soldiers in viit nam was 19. That's the part of the brain that controls things like risk taking, sensation seeking and impulsive violence. Many more were even younger, 17 18. In fact, the youngest person to die in viit nom serving in the us Army, was named dan bullock. Dan had lied about his age to join the marine corps,. Just three weeks after arriving in viat nam, he was blown apart by a vikong satchel charge.
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