This was the premise for the movie, "Saving Private Ryan." Weren't there 5 sons? 4 sons? And all but one -- Private Ryan -- had been killed. So a contingent was sent out to get him and take him home. If I remember correctly, his first reaction was to stay with his unit. (I know, it's only a movie.)
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I remember watching that movie, I have never been a soldier but it seems like war and the military gives you that sense of unity and service for your country.
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I think it is more along the lines of people who feel that type of commitment to their country are the first to join. Military life and training just reinforces this.
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