He joined his father in siding with the British against the United States during the War of 1812.

After turning down a chance to play professional ball, he joined the Army in 1952 during the Korean War.

At the age of 19, he joined the Navy during the Korean War.

He joined the local militia during the War of 1812.

Soon after, Tex joined the Army during the Civil War.

He encouraged thousands of blacks to join the Union Army during the Civil War.

He joined the British forces during the War of 1812 and was captured by the Americans in 1814.

The following year, he joined the Army during the Korean War, serving until 1953.

He joined the local militia during the War of 1812, eventually becoming lieutenant-colonel.

It wasn't until he joined the military, during the Korean War, that he actually decided to pursue science.