did ronald reagan serve in military
Ronald Reagan joined the Army's Inactive Reserve in 1937, before he was a movie star. He was called to active duty in spring 1942, a few months after the United States enteredâ¦ World War II. He wanted to serve overseas but was denied that request and given limited duty because of nearsightedness. Reagan was assigned to California Army posts and put to work on military training and morale films.