Here's what I was paid as a private E-1 fresh out of boot camp in early 1964. As we all know, this was MONTHLY base pay!
E-1 under 4 months $78.00
Today's private gets: $1467.60
In 1964 a 4 Star General over 11 made $68.40 LESS then that!!!
I don't even want to talk about the bennies and incentive pay. LMAO!!
Semper Fi
John Harrell Sgt. 1964-1969 RVN 1969