American serial killer and sex offender Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, often known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster, murdered and mutilated seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
In many of his later murders, cannibalism, necrophilia, and the long-term storage of body parts—typically the full or a piece of the skeleton—were used.
How long did Jeffrey Dahmer serve in the military?
Dahmer joined the military in January 1979 and completed his medical training at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. In July 1979, he was transferred to Baumholder, West Germany.
He worked as a combat medic for the 8th Infantry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, there. He continued working there until his honorable release from the military in 1981.
Why was Jeffrey Dahmer sacked from the military?
Dahmer had been battling alcoholism prior to enlisting in the service. His father had believed that serving in the military would aid him in this endeavor, but he was mistaken.
Over time, Jeffery Dahmer’s drinking became worse, which negatively impacted his performance even more. He was ultimately honorably released from the service in March 1981, one year before his three-year enlistment was over, under Chapter 9 of the Code of Military Justice, as a result of his alcohol misuse.
Although his drunkenness rendered him unfit for military service, it was thought that the difficulties he had there wouldn’t carry over to his civilian life.
