This historic photograph shows a young Elvis Presley having his measurements taken for his U.S. Army uniform after being inducted in March 1958.The Event: Elvis was inducted into the United States Army as a private at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, on March 24, 1958.The Process: Shortly after arrival, inductees underwent standard processing, which included medical examinations, getting measured for uniforms and receiving buzzcuts.
This vintage photograph appears to show a young man (resembling Elvis Presley in profile) undergoing a physical measurement or medical examination, with another person in uniform adjusting or checking his posture near a height chart.The image is presented as a sepia-toned or black-and-white print resting on a wooden surface.A vertical measuring board with numerical height markers is visible in the measurements chart.
No markings of who printed the picture. Some storage wear. 8.5x11 inches