| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
20 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Army (Cavalry) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Army (Infantry) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 2 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 3 |
30 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 3 with the new title Lance Sergeant. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 4 |
31 |
Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, Floyd Fletcher hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 4 with the new title Sergeant. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Army (Infantry) rank 5 with the new title Gunnery Sergeant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Army (Infantry). |
| 6 |
40 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 6 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
43 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 |
46 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 8 |
50 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |