He did not enter the army because of his 'pacifist' beliefs/ideals.
A group of 'pacifists' were protesting the war.
(..) you're spelling freedom. His name was Dennis Smith and he was a full blooded Cherokee. His family had been americans for over years. These pacifists. They say they won't fight on conscience. Where would we be... if everybody decided to act according to their conscience? (..)2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button