He served in the Army throughout World War II in Europe, and later served 20 years on the Selective Service board. He was drafted into the United States Army before completion. In 1941, at age 16, Kameny went to Queens College, City University of New York to learn physics and at age 17 he told his parents that he was an atheist. He attended Richmond Hill High School and graduated in 1941. Kameny was born to Ashkenazi Jewish parents in New York City. Page from Petition for Writ of Certiorari – Number 676 – Kameny v.
