Standard, normal, everyday, US Sailors of the 1940's.
The USS Arizona (BB-39), was sunk at Pearl harbor 26 years after its launch on June 19, 1915.
The USS Peleliu Is 68 Years old(1942)
On July 9, 2010 it became exactly 140 years old. It was discovered on the 9th of July in the year of 1870.
You cannot move out on your own at the age of 17. The age of emancipation in your state (MO) is 18 years of age.