Martin Greer a World War II veteran, is asked by a local businessman to write a letter requesting that his son, George Kress Jr. avoid being drafted into the Korean War and remain working for the family's company. Greer, however, refuses to write a letter on his behalf to the draft board. When his brother, Jack who should be exempt because of a knee injury, is the next in line to be drafted, Greer is faced with a difficult decision.