You're in the Army Now! The year...1943 The war...World War II The bombing of Pearl Harbor had already taken place December 7, 1941. My father-in-law, Melvin Boyce Montgomery, then 18 years old decided to enlist in the Army to fight for his country and honor and served in the 103rd Infantry. Mel enlisted as a young man, and took an exam to be a "signalman." He made a perfect score. They sent him to Fort Campbell, KY to train to be a signalman. He found out while he was there, that he could audition for the Army Band. Being a long time musician, he (2 comments)