| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
30 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 3 |
30 |
Commissioned in Army (Cavalry) with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 2 with the new title Captain. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 4 |
31 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Merlin Ferguson hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 3 with the new title Major. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Cavalry). |
| 5 |
37 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Merlin Ferguson's career. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) officer rank 4 with the new title Lieutenant Colonel. |