Fbi agent john ligato biography
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John Ligato was the first person in his family to attend college.
In 1966, he was enrolled at then named Slippery Rock State College.
He was also the first person in his family to get kicked out of college.
Without an education deferment, John figured he would be called up as part of the draft for the war in Vietnam.
Deciding to leave on his own terms, he tried to get into the Navy, but they were full.
Fbi agent john ligato biography
The Air Force had a long waitlist as well.
Running out of options, John had a few beers and turned to the Marines. They were more than willing to accept him.
“The recruiter promised me that if I signed that day, he would get me embassy duty in Rome and I wouldn’t have to go to Vietnam,” Ligato recalled.
“And I wouldn’t have to be [in the] infantry.”
It was a good deal for the young, former college student so he enlisted.
About three months later, John found himself in Quang Tri, Vietnam, serving as a basic infantryman with 1st Marines.
As an infantryman, John found himself