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First Name
Last Name
Year
War

War: WWII

James Stewart served 27 years, retiring in 1968; flew as command pilot in lead B-24 on numerous missions deep into Nazi-occupied Europe.

James Stewart
1941

War: WWII

Jackie Coogan enlisted & volunteered for hazardous duty with 1st Air Commando Group transporting men & supplies far behind enemy lines.

Jackie Coogan
1941

War: WWII

While Army instructor & training with US 13th Airborne Division stateside in 1944, Harold Russell lost both hands when defective fuse detonated.

Harold Russell
1941

War: WWII

Clark Gable enlisted after wife Carole Lombard's tragic death; flew 5 combat missions as observer-gunner in B-17 Flying Fortresses.

Clark Gable
1942

War: WWII

Hal Roach oversaw 400 training, morale & propaganda films at at "Fort Roach" (studios). Members of unit included Ronald Reagan & Alan Ladd.

Hal Roach
1942

War: WWII

Gene Autry interupted career to serve; C-47 Skytrain pilot in US Army Air Forces flying dangerous missions over Himalayas.

Gene Autry
1942

War: WWII

Audie Murphy was the most decorated US soldier of WWII during 27 months in action in the European Theatre. (served before film career)

Audie Murphy
1942

War: WWII

William Wyler served as major in US Army Air Forces & directed 2 documentaries; lost hearing in 1 ear due to aircraft engines loud sounds

William Wyler
1942-1945

War: WWII

DeForest Kelley served in WWII as an enlisted man in the US Army Air Forces between March 1943 & Jan 1946. (before film career)

DeForest Kelley
1943 - 1946

War: WWII

Freddie Bartholomew enlisted in US Army Air Force at age 18 & worked in aircraft maintenance.

Freddie Bartholomew
1943-1944

War: WWII

Burt Lancaster performed with the Army's 21st Special Services Division & served with Gen Mark Clark's 5th Army in Italy. (before film career)

Burt Lancaster
1943-1945

War: WWII

Tellly Savalas worked for the US State Dept as host of Your Voice of America series (before film career)

Telly Savalas
1943�1946

War: WWII

Charlton Heston served 2 years as radio operator & aerial gunner aboard B-25 Mitchell in Alaskan Aleutian Islands; reached rank of Staff Sergeant.

Charlton Heston
1944

War: WWII

Mickey Rooney interrupted career to serve; 21 months with unit that entertained troops in America & Europe; also radio personality on American Forces Network.

Mickey Rooney
1944

War: Korean War

Clint Eastwood was stationed at Fort Ord in California as a life-saving and swimming instructor. (before film career)

Clint Eastwood
1950

War: Korean War

James Garner served 14 months in 5th Regimental Combat Team of the 24th Division (Victory Division); awarded 2 Purple Hearts. (served before film career)

James Garner
1951

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James Stewart1941

Jackie Coogan1941

Harold Russell1941

Clark Gable1942

Hal Roach1942

Gene Autry1942

Audie Murphy1942

William Wyler1942-1945

DeForest Kelley1943 - 1946

Freddie Bartholomew1943-1944

Burt Lancaster1943-1945

Telly Savalas1943�1946

Charlton Heston1944

Mickey Rooney1944

Clint Eastwood1950

James Garner1951

James Stewart
1941

Jackie Coogan
1941

Harold Russell
1941

Clark Gable
1942

Hal Roach
1942

Gene Autry
1942

Audie Murphy
1942

William Wyler
1942-1945

DeForest Kelley
1943 - 1946

Freddie Bartholomew
1943-1944

Burt Lancaster
1943-1945

Telly Savalas
1943�1946

Charlton Heston
1944

Mickey Rooney
1944

Clint Eastwood
1950

James Garner
1951