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Arnold Palmer served his country for three years with which branch of the US Armed Forces?
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Clue
It was one time he couldn’t avoid the water.
Answer
Arnold Palmer served with the US Coast Guard for 3 years from 1951 to 1953.
Initially he served as a physical fitness and self-defense instructor and then as a photographer within the Coast Guard.
More interesting reading and links of interest
- During his time in the Coast Guard he became the yeoman for the commander of the 9th Coast Guard District.
- “The knowledge I gained, the maturity I gained in the Coast Guard was unbelievable. It matured me,” said Palmer. “It made me a better person.”
- He had his first significant win, the 1954 US Amateur, soon after his service.
- You can read more at the official blog of the US Coast Guard.