| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Risk Son Owens's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Son Owens into bankruptcy. Son Owens salvages what Son Owens can. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
33 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Son Owens's career. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
36 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Son Owens's career. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
42 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 3 with the new title Petty Officer, 2nd class. |