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The United States Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. armed forces. The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme Law of the United States. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by A commander-in-chief is the Commander of a nation's Military forces or significant element of those forces The United States of America —commonly referred to as the However, many Presidents served in the military either before or after their terms of office.

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Table: List of United States Presidents by military rank

General of the Armies of the United States / Admiral of the Navy of the United States

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat Service notes
1 General of the Armies of the United States Continental Army, Armies of the United States, Virginia militia George Washington[1][2] Yes, French and Indian War, Revolutionary War Served in the Virginia militia (1752–1758), attaining the rank of colonel; served as commander in chief of the Continental Army (1775-1783) during the Revolutionary War, with the rank of "General and Commander in Chief. General of the Armies (or in its full title General of the Armies of the United States) is the highest possible rank in the United States Army See " Admiral of the Navy " for other uses of this rank Admiral of the Navy is a rank that has only been held once in U General of the Armies (or in its full title General of the Armies of the United States) is the highest possible rank in the United States Army The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service George Washington (February 22 1732 December 14 1799 served as the first President of the United States of America (1789&ndash1797 and led the The French and Indian War (1754&ndash1763 was the North American chapter of the Seven Years' War. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America " Washington was a Lieutenant General at his death. Lieutenant General is a Military rank used in many countries The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the In 1976, then president, Gerald R. Ford posthumously appointed Washington as General of the Armies of the United States and specified that he would forever rank above all officers of the Army, past, present and future. Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President

General of the Army / Fleet Admiral

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
2 General of the Army United States Army (Regular Army) Dwight D. Eisenhower Yes, World War II Attended West Point; served 1915–1952. General of the Army (GA is a five-star General officer and is the highest possible rank in the United States Army. Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy (FADM or more commonly referred to as Fleet Admiral, is a five-star Flag officer rank and is the highest possible The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. The Regular Army is a name given to the permanent force of a country's army that is maintained during peacetime Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14 1890 – March 28 1969 was President of the United States from 1953 until 1961 and a five-star general World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including "USMA" redirects here For other uses see USMA (disambiguation The United States Military Academy (also known as USMA, Served stateside during World War I and as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

(O-10) General / Admiral

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
3 General United States Army (Regular Army) Ulysses S. Grant Yes, Mexican-American War and Civil War Attended West Point; first Lieutenant General since Washington, appointed as four-star General of the Army in 1866. In the United States Army, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps, general is a four-star General officer rank Please see " Admiral " for other nations which use this rank In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard and the The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. The Regular Army is a name given to the permanent force of a country's army that is maintained during peacetime Ulysses S Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27 1822 &ndash July 23 1885 was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South "USMA" redirects here For other uses see USMA (disambiguation The United States Military Academy (also known as USMA, Lieutenant General is a Military rank used in many countries The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the

(O-8) Major General / Rear Admiral Upper Half

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
4 Major General Continental Army, United States Army Andrew Jackson Yes, Revolutionary War, Creek War, War of 1812, First Seminole War. Major General or Major-General is a Military rank used in many countries The uniformed services of the United States have two grades of rear admirals. The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Andrew Jackson (March 15 1767 June 8 1845 was the seventh President of the United States (1829&ndash1837 In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" The Creek War (1813&ndash1814 also known as the Red Stick War and the Creek Civil War, began as a Civil war within the Creek (Muscogee The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies The Seminole Wars, also known as the Florida Wars, were three conflicts in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Served at the age of 13 with the Continental Army (1780) during the Revolutionary War as a messenger, and was held as a prisoner of war (the only U. The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" S. president to be so); served in the War of 1812, attaining the rank of major general and became a national hero after his success at the Battle of New Orleans. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815, and was the final major battle of the War of 1812.
4 Major General United States Army William H. Harrison Yes, Northwest Indian War, War of 1812 Dates of service: 1791–1798, 1812–1814. This article is about the general and president For his great-great-grandson see William H The Northwest Indian War (1785&ndash1795 also known as Little Turtle's War and by various other names was a war fought between the United States and The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies Became national hero after success at the Battle of the Thames. The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was a decisive American victory in the War of 1812.
4 Major General United States Army Zachary Taylor Yes, War of 1812, Black Hawk War, Second Seminole War, and Mexican-American War, Became a national hero because of his achievements in the Mexican-American War. Zachary Taylor (November 24 1784 &ndash July 9 1850 was an American military leader and the twelfth President of the United States. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies The Black Hawk War was fought in 1832 in the Midwestern United States. The Seminole Wars, also known as the Florida Wars, were three conflicts in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as
4 Brevet Major General of Volunteers United States Army (volunteers) Rutherford B. Hayes Yes, Civil War Successful leadership in Virginia/West Virginia region; wounded at the Battle of South Mountain
4 Major General of Volunteers United States Army (volunteers) James A. Garfield Yes, Civil War His heroic ride at the Battle of Chickamauga later helped him to be elected President. In the UK and US military brevet referred to a warrant authorizing a Commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily but usually without receiving Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4 1822 January 17 1893 was an American politician, lawyer, military leader and the nineteenth Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The Battle of South Mountain (known in several early Southern accounts as the Battle of Boonsboro Gap) was fought September 14, 1862, as James Abram Garfield (November 19 1831 September 19 1881 was the twentieth President of the United States. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Initial movements in the Chickamauga Campaign In his successful Tullahoma Campaign in the summer of 1863 Rosecrans moved southeast from Murfreesboro Tennessee

(O-7) Brigadier General / Rear Admiral Lower Half (formerly, Commodore)

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
5 Brigadier General of Volunteers United States Army (New Hampshire militia) Franklin Pierce Yes, Mexican-American War Enlisted as Private
5 Brigadier General of Volunteers United States Army Andrew Johnson No, appointed Military Governor of Tennessee during Civil War with rank of Brigadier General None
5 Quartermaster General New York State militia Chester A. Arthur No, non-combatant service only during Civil War Quartermaster’s Corps. Brigadier General is the lowest ranking General Officer in some countries usually sitting between the ranks of Colonel and Major General. Please see " Commodore " for other uses of this rank Commodore is a rank of the United States Navy with a somewhat Franklin Pierce (November 23 1804 &ndash October 8 1869 was an American politician and the fourteenth President of the United States, serving from 1853 to The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Andrew Johnson (December 29 1808 – July 31 1875 was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69 succeeding to the Presidency upon the assassination Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Quartermaster refers to two different military occupations In land armies it is a term referring to a military individual or unit who specializes in supplying and provisioning troops The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service Chester Alan Arthur (October 5 1829 &ndash November 18 1886 was an American politician who served as the twenty-first President of the United States. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Dates of service: 1860–1862. As a state quartermaster, he could not be mustered into Federal service.
5 Brevet Brigadier General of Volunteers United States Army (volunteers) (began service with 70th Indiana Infantry regiment) Benjamin Harrison Yes, Civil War None

(O-6) Colonel / Captain

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
6 Colonel Virginia militia regiment Thomas Jefferson No, served during peacetime Apparently commanded a Virginia militia regiment in 1789. In the UK and US military brevet referred to a warrant authorizing a Commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily but usually without receiving A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel. Benjamin Harrison (August 20 1833 &ndash March 13 1901 was the twenty-third President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893 Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South See also Colonel In the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, colonel See " Captain " for other versions of this rank In the uniformed services of the United States, captain is a federal The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel. Thomas Jefferson (April 13 1743 – July 4 1826 was the third President of the United States (1801–1809 the principal author of the Declaration of Independence The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel. Other sources credit with no service.
6 Colonel Orange County militia of Virginia James Madison No, but served briefly (1775) during the Revolutionary War. The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary Citizens to provide defense emergency law enforcement or Paramilitary service James Madison Jr (March 16 1751 – June 28 1836 was an American Politician, the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817 and one of the Founding In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Also see Service Notes. Left militia to enter Virginia legislature. (Some sources claim Madison briefly assumed command of an artillery battery during the British assault on Washington during the War of 1812. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies If true, he would join Washington (Whiskey Rebellion) as having seen military service as commander-in-chief. )
6 Colonel Tennessee militia James K. Polk Unknown None
6 Colonel United States Army (New York National Guard, 1st U. James Knox Polk ( November 2 1795&ndashJune 15 1849 was the eleventh President of the United States, serving from March 4 1845 to March 4 1849 For the National Guard of a State and other countries' National Guard see National Guard. S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment: the Rough Riders) Theodore Roosevelt Yes, Spanish American War Famous for charge up San Juan Hill. The Cavalry (from French cavalerie) is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as Soldiers or Warriors who fought mounted on A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel. The Rough Riders was the name bestowed by the American press on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War Theodore Roosevelt (ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as T The Battle of San Juan Hill ( July 1, 1898) was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War. San Juan Hill is a hill to the east of Santiago, Cuba. It was the place where Spanish soldiers entrenched themselves in the most famous battle of the Spanish-American Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. As ex-president, volunteered for service in World War I, but President Wilson declined. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All

(O-5) Lieutenant Colonel / Commander

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
7 Lieutenant Colonel Continental Army, Virginia State Troops James Monroe Yes, Revolutionary War Dates of service: 1776–1779. Please see " Lieutenant Colonel " for other countries which use this rank In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps Commander is a Military rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service The Virginia militia is composed of the body of the people in the Commonwealth of Virginia which is an armed force of all citizens capable of bearing arms James Monroe (April 28 1758 – July 4 1831 was the fifth President of the United States (1817–1825 In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Crossed the Delaware River with Washington (he's holding the flag in the famous painting); wounded in the Battle of Trenton. Washington's crossing of the Delaware, occurring on December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack against Washington Crossing the Delaware is an 1851 oil-on-canvas Painting by German American Artist Emanuel Leutze. Background In the time before the battle American morale was low As Secretary of State during the War of 1812, scouted and deployed troops during the British invasion of Washington. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies The Burning of Washington took place in 1814 during the Anglo-American War of 1812.
7 Commander United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) Lyndon B. Johnson Yes, World War II Awarded Silver Star medal by General Douglas MacArthur for his role as an observer on a B-26 bomber mission. The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. General MacArthur redirects here for other meanings see General MacArthur (disambiguation. [3][4]
7 Commander United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) Richard M. Nixon Yes, World War II Served 1942-1945 in the Supply Corps on various islands in the South Pacific and Commanded SCAT units in the South Pacific. The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command ( SCAT) was a joint command of U [3][5]

(O-4) Major / Lieutenant Commander

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
8 Brevet Major of Volunteers United States Army (Volunteers) William McKinley Yes, with the Army of the Potomac Yes, Civil War Yes, with the Army of the Potomac, originally with the 23rd Ohio Infantry same as President Rutherford B. Hayes. Please see " Major " for other countries that use this rank In the United States, Major is a Military rank denotes Lieutenant Commander ( Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy) is a Commissioned officer rank in many navies Superior William McKinley Jr ( January 29, 1843 September 14, 1901) was the twenty-fifth President of the United States, and the last The Army of the Potomac was the major Union Army in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The Army of the Potomac was the major Union Army in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4 1822 January 17 1893 was an American politician, lawyer, military leader and the nineteenth First major engagement in West Virginia in 1861 and was present at the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. The Army of Northern Virginia was the primary military force of the Confederate States of America in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War.
8 Major United States Army (National Army) Harry S Truman Yes, World War I Served 1905–1911, then in World War I, 129th Field Artillery (1917–1919). The National Army was the combined Conscript and volunteer force that was formed by the United States War Department in 1917 to fight in World War I. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Field artillery is a category of mobile Artillery used to support armies in the field
8 Lieutenant Commander United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) Gerald Ford Yes, World War II Years of service: 1942–1946. The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Served on USS Monterey. Earned 10 battle stars. [6][3][7]
8 Major Union Continentals (home guard) Millard Fillmore - Years of service: 1861[8]

(O-3) Captain / Lieutenant

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
9 Captain Virginia militia John Tyler Yes, War of 1812 Raised a company for the defense of Richmond in 1813
9 Captain Illinois militia Abraham Lincoln No, served during Black Hawk War, did not see combat, only burying the dead shortly after battles ended. Millard Fillmore ( January 7 1800 &ndash March 8 1874 was the thirteenth President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853 and the last member of the Whig See " Captain " for other versions of this rank In the uniformed services of the United States, captain is a federal Lieutenant (abbreviated Lt or Lieut) is a Military, Naval, Paramilitary, Fire service, Emergency medical services John Tyler Jr (March 29 1790 January 18 1862 was the tenth President of the United States (1841-1845 and the first ever to obtain that office via succession The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies This article is about the city of Richmond the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Abraham Lincoln (February 12 1809 &ndash April 15 1865 the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal The Black Hawk War was fought in 1832 in the Midwestern United States. Elected to the rank of Captain, re-enlisted as a private. Honorably discharged without seeing combat.
9 Lieutenant United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) John F. Kennedy Yes, World War II Commanded a PT boat. The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including PT Boats were a variety of motor Torpedo boat ( Hull classification symbol "PT" for "Patrol Torpedo" a small fast vessel used by the Earned Purple Heart and Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in the PT-109 Incident. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the second highest non-combatant medal awarded by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and the Specifications PT-109 belonged to the PT 103 class hundreds of which were completed between 1942 and 1945 by Elco. [3][9]
9 Lieutenant United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) Jimmy Carter[10][11] No, was a midshipman during World War II, served during Korean War, but never sent to Korea Years of service: 1946–1953. The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes with major hostilities lasting from June 25 1950 until the Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Graduated 59th in class out of 820, United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Submarine service (Nuclear Specialist)
9 Captain United States Army Air Forces, U.S. Army Reserve Ronald Reagan No, served during World War II but did not see combat Served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve; served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, attaining the rank of captain. A submarine is a Watercraft that can operate independently below water as distinct from a Submersible that has only limited underwater capability The United States Army Air Forces ( USAAF) was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II. The United States Army Reserve is the federal reserve force of the United States Army. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States Army Reserve is the federal reserve force of the United States Army. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Was barred from combat because of poor eyesight. Narrated pre-flight training films under the Army Air Forces Motion Picture Unit. The First Motion Picture Unit (FMPU was the unofficial name for the 18th Air Force Base Unit of the United States Army Air Forces.

(O-2) First Lieutenant / Lieutenant, Junior Grade

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
10 Lieutenant, Junior Grade United States Navy (U.S. Naval Reserve) George H. W. Bush[12] Yes, World War II Youngest pilot in the United States Navy during World War II (age 19). First Lieutenant is a Military rank. The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations (see Comparative military ranks In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the reserve component of the United States Navy. George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Earned Distinguished Flying Cross. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in [3]
10 First Lieutenant Texas Air National Guard George W. Bush No, served during the Vietnam War but did not see combat. The Texas Air National Guard is composed of Airmen and officers assigned to three flying wings and three geographically separated units (GSUs throughout Texas. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia See George W. Bush military service controversy. The George W Bush military service controversy was an issue in the 2000 presidential campaign and in the 2004 presidential campaign.

Private

Rank order Highest rank Branch President Combat? Service notes
11 Private United States Army (Pennsylvania militia) James Buchanan Yes, War of 1812 Only President who enlisted without going on to become an officer

Did not serve in uniform

President Service notes
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Martin Van Buren
Grover Cleveland He was drafted during the Civil War, but paid $150 for a substitute (a legal option under the terms of the Conscription Act of 1863, and his substitute survived the war). A Private is a Soldier of the lowest Military rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in James Buchanan Jr (April 23 1791 – June 1 1868 was the fifteenth President of the United States (1857–1861 The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies John Adams (October 30 1735 July 4 1826 was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States. John Quincy Adams (July 11 1767 &ndash February 23 1848 was an American diplomat and politician who served as the sixth President of the United States Martin Van Buren (December 5 1782 July 24 1862 was the eighth President of the United States from 1837 to 1841 Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18 1837 June 24 1908 was both the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The New York Draft Riots (July 11 to July 16 1863 known at the time as Draft Week) were violent disturbances in New York City that were the culmination
William H. Taft He was Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt from 1904 to 1908. William Howard Taft (September 15 1857 – March 8 1930 was an American politician, the twenty-seventh President of the United States, the tenth Chief Justice
Woodrow Wilson Served as President during World War I
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover None, served in a private (civilian) humanitarian capacity in Europe during World War I
Franklin D. Roosevelt None, attempted to join the Navy during the Spanish American War but was unable as he contracted measles. Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28 1856—February 3 1924 was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Warren Gamaliel Harding (November 2 1865 August 2 1923 was the twenty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death from a heart attack aged John Calvin Coolidge Jr (July 4 1872 January 5 1933 was the thirtieth President of the United States (1923–1929 Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10 1874 &ndash October 20 1964 was the thirty-first President of the United States (1929–1933 Measles (rubeola is a Disease caused by a virus specifically a Paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. Served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1913 and through World War I; when the U. The United States Secretary of the Navy ( SECNAV) is the Civilian head of the Department of the Navy. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All S. entered the war in 1917 he offered his resignation so that he could apply for a commission in the Navy, but was refused by the President. Served as President during World War II
Bill Clinton Student deferment. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States

References

  1. ^ wikisource:Public Law 94-479
  2. ^ wikisource:Order 31-3 Department of the Army Order Number 31-3 of 13 March 1978
  3. ^ a b c d e http://www.americanwarriorsfivepresidents.com/
  4. ^ Commander Lyndon B. Johnson, USNR from the Naval Historical Center
  5. ^ Commander Richard M. Nixon, USNR from the Naval Historical Center
  6. ^ http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2006/obit.ford/story/overview/index.html
  7. ^ Lieutenant Commander Gerald R. Ford, USNR from the Naval Historical Center
  8. ^ http://americanhistory.si.edu/PRESIDENCY/5d5.html
  9. ^ Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, USN from the Naval Historical Center
  10. ^ Jimmy Carter's Naval Service record from the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
  11. ^ Lieutenant James Earle Carter, Jr., USN from the Naval Historical Center
  12. ^ Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, USNR from the Naval Historical Center

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