On This Day: Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army

March 24: Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll", fulfilled his patriotic duty when he was inducted into the U.S Army on this day in 1958.

At the time all American men between the ages of 18 to 26 were required to register for military service. Presley registered his name in 1953 on turning 18 but he was not called up until 1958.

He reported for duty at 6.30am in Memphis, Tennessee, accompanied by his friends and family before leaving on a bus to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.

There he was met by a media scrum who documented the moment he had his head shaved into the sharp G.I haircut.

Presley was 23-years-old when he was inducted into service and had already recorded the hits 'All Shook Up', 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Hound Dog'. The American singer had also made his film debut in 'Love Me Tender', making him a superstar.

His military career naturally drew attention and the presence of the journalists and support from fans was clear when he arrived in Germany.

This Pathé clip shows crowds of adoring fans greeting Presley as he gets off a train in Germany in October 1958.

Wearing his army uniform the young soldier waves to his audience, much to the delight of his supporters.

During a press conference Presley describes the men he is enlisted with. He says: "I have never met a better group of boys in my life."

He served in Germany for under two years where he met 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, whom he would marry seven years later.