| |
Name |
Branch of Service |
Which War |
Comments |
| Art |
Abbot |
|
World War II |
|
| Derroll |
Adams |
US Coast Guard |
|
Folk Musician; |
| Don |
Adams |
U.S. Marine Corp |
WWII |
Fought at Guadalcanal,
afterwards caught blackwater fever, seeing no more action. |
| Nick |
Adams |
US Coast Guard |
52-'54 |
Actor in Rebel
Without A Cause, No Time For Sergeants, Pillow Talk,
and TV show The Rebel |
| John |
Agar |
US Army Air Corps |
Between WWI and WWII |
Physical Training Instructor for
3 years |
| Brandon |
Alani |
US Coast Guard |
|
Singer,
songwriter; |
| Eddie |
Albert |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Transportation, Drove Amtracks
in several invasions, wounded at Tarawa, awarded Bronze Star |
| Alan |
Alda |
U.S. Army Reserve |
Was in Korea after Korean War |
Enlisted in Army Reserves and
served 6-month tour of duty as a gunnery officer. Actor, MASH |
| Everett |
Alvarez, Jr. |
USN |
Vietnam |
POW 8 1/2 yrs, Dep Director
Peace Corps, Dep Admin. VA |
| Terry |
Anderson |
|
Vietnam |
Hostage 2455 days and author of Den of Lions |
| Walter |
Anderson |
|
Vietnam |
Editor Parade magazine |
| Lewis |
Anderson |
USN |
World War II |
Started Band during WWII, was
final Clarabell on Howdy Doody. |
| Tige |
Andrews |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Parents from Syria, wounded in
Sicily. Captain Adam Greer on The Mode Squad TV show. |
| James |
Arness |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Wounded at Anzio, Purple Heart
recipient (Gunsmokes Marshall Matt Dillon) and played alien in 1950 Sci-Fi
movie The Thing From Another World |
| Glenn |
Ash |
USAF |
Early 1950's |
Radar Mechanic at 676th AC&W
site Antigo, WI; had minor role in Mayberry RFD, Gomer
Pyle; and Andy
Griffith; played banjo & guitar |
| Gene |
Autry |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
C-47 Pilot |
| Lew |
Ayers |
US Army |
World War II |
Concientious objector, assigned
medic, served in combat unarmed; Starred in Johnny Belinda with Ronald
Reagans first wife, Jane Wyman. |
| Martin |
Balsam |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
|
| Bob |
Barker |
USN |
World War II |
F4U Pilot |
| Alan |
Bates |
Royal Air Force |
World War I |
British |
| Henry |
"Hank" Bauer |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
Joined after Pearl Harbor, saw
action in several battles. Baseball
Hall of Fame as player and manager, including 9 World Series with Yankees |
| Beau |
Bridges |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor, son of Lloyd Bridges |
| Lloyd |
Bridges |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor, father of Jeff
& Beau Bridges; |
| Paul |
Bear'
Bryant |
US Navy |
World War II |
Joined after Pearl Harbor,
served in North Africa but saw no combat, was Lieutenant Commander when
discharged. Football coach mostly at
Univ. Alabama. |
| Johnny |
Beazley |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
MLB St.Louis Cardinals |
| Tony |
Bennett |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
After basic training, Bennett
was assigned to the 63rd Infantry Division (the "Blood and Fire"
Division) where he served in France and Germany. Got a chance to sing with military band and
began singing career. |
| James |
Best |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
|
| Dan |
Blocker |
U.S. Army |
Korean |
Sergeant |
| Humphrey |
Bogart |
U.S. Navy |
World War I |
Wounded in Action. Actor.
Turned down as too old for WWII. |
| Sorrell |
Booke |
U.S. Army |
Korean War |
Counter-Intelligence Officer;
Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazard & Symphony Conductor. |
| Richard |
Boone |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
TBF Flight Crewman. Used GI Bill
to study acting, Have Gun Will Travel, Medic & others. |
| Ernest |
Borgnine |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Served 12 years in the Navy |
| Pat |
Brady |
|
|
Wounded in Action |
| Neville |
Brand |
U. S. Army |
World War II |
Joined in '39; 4th most
decorated GI |
| Walter |
Brennan |
|
World War 1 |
|
| Wilford |
Brimley |
USMC |
During 1953-1956 |
Served 3 years in the Aleutians
and was E-4 when he got out. Was in
Absence of Malice, Cocoon, and others and in commercials for Liberty Mutual
(Diabetic Supplies), also was Howard Hughes bodyguard. |
| Charles |
Bronson |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Suppose to be nose gunner on
B-29 but spent most of his time as admin-type working in squadron orderly
room. Suppose to go to Pacific but war
ended and he never left Wendover AAF, UT |
| Mel |
Brooks |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
|
| Dr. Bobby |
Brown |
|
Korean War |
|
| William |
Broyles,
Jr. |
USMC |
Vietnam |
Fighter Pilot, Author China Beach TV series, Apollo 13, Cast Away and Planet of the Apes movies |
| Art |
Buchwald |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
Too young for USMC so bribed a
drunk with half pint of whiskey to sign as guardian. '42 - '45 with 4th
Marine Air Wing with two years in Pacific theater. Author & Columnist |
| Robert |
Burton |
|
World War 1 |
|
| Richard |
Burton |
Royal Navy |
World War II |
|
| George H. W. |
Bush |
|
|
At one time, the youngest pilot
in the USN. Flew Avenger torpedo bombers. Shot down 2 Sept 1944 in So.
Pacific off Kiki Jima and rescued by submarine. 41st US President |
| Red |
Buttons |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
|
| Gerald |
Byrne |
USMC |
Vietnam |
Publisher Variety Magazine |
| Bruce |
Cabot |
U.S. Army |
WWII |
Intell in
Africa,Sicily&Italy |
| Dr. Robert |
Cade |
U.S. Navy |
|
Invented Gatorade while working
with Univ of Florida Football team |
| Sid |
Caesar |
US Coast Guard |
|
Comedian; |
| Michael |
Caine |
Royal Fusiliers |
World War II |
British |
| Roy |
Campanella |
U.S. Army |
Korean Conflict era |
Stationed ar Fort Sam Houston,
TX; NYY Baseball catcher |
| Frank |
Capra |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
First Motion Picture Unit (FMPU)
Colonel |
| Drew |
Carey |
U.S. Marines |
No War |
Reserves |
| Geroge |
Carlin |
USAF |
No War |
Worked in RADAR in US. Comedian |
| Lou |
Carnesecca |
US Coast Guard |
|
basketball coach, St.
John's University; |
| Art |
Carney |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Machine Gunner, Wounded at
Normandy Jackie Gleason Show
“Norton” |
| Johnny |
Cash |
U.S. Air Force |
Korean War |
C&W Singer and Actor;
Believe he was trained as an intercept radio operator in the USAF Security
Service and served in Germany. |
| Gower |
Champion |
USCG |
|
|
| Jeff |
Chandler |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Officer |
| Julia |
Child |
OSS |
World War II |
(Office of Strategic Services)
in Ceylon and China during WWII |
| Robert |
Clary |
1942-1945 |
World War II |
German Concentration Camp,
family didn't survive |
| Lee J. |
Cobb |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
FMPU Cpt |
| William
'Bill' |
Cobb |
USAF Radar Repairman |
Post WWII |
Black Character Actor |
| Howard |
Coble |
US Coast Guard |
|
U.S. Congressman, North
Carolina; |
| James |
Coburn |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Radio Operator |
| Jerry |
Coleman |
U.S.M.C. |
WWII & Korea |
Sports Broadcaster (SD Padres 28
Years, MVP, NY Yankee 2nd Baseman; USMC Aviator (57 Combat Missions in WWII
& 63 in Korea) |
| Sean |
Connery |
Royal Navy |
World War II |
007 James Bond |
| William |
Conrad |
USN |
World War II |
F4U Pilot |
| Jackie |
Coogan |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Glider Pilot, CBI theater |
| Chuck |
Conners |
US Army |
|
Star of Rifleman fame |
| Bill |
Cobbs |
USAF |
Late '50s & early '60's |
African American stationed at
Havre AFS, MT and appeared in movie "Bodyguard" |
| Chris |
Cooper |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor; |
| Jackie |
Cooper |
USN |
World War II |
|
| Barry |
Corbin |
USMC |
|
Northern Exposure, From here to
the moon |
| Bill |
Cosby |
U.S. Navy |
1956 |
Corpsman on ship, Quantico, VA
and Bethesda Naval Hospital. Honorably
discharged after 4 years in 1960. |
| Billy |
Cox |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
MLB 3rd Baseman with Brooklyn
Dodgers; Signal Corps |
| Broderick |
Crawford |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Served as announcer for Glen
Miller Band in Service Unit, tough guy actor in 100 films and Highway Patrol |
| Frank |
Crespi |
|
World War II |
MLB 2nd Baseman St. Louis |
| Richard |
Cromwell |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor; |
| Walter |
Cronkite |
US Coast Guard |
|
Newscaster; |
| Robert |
Cummings |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Served as officer in Air Force
Reserves after WWII |
| Tony |
Curtis |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Joined at age 17 |
| James |
Daly |
|
World War II |
Served a hitch in both Navy
& Army |
|
|
| Vic |
Damone |
US Army |
During Korean War Era |
Born Vito Rocco Farinola
discovered on Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts in Apr '47 and made several
popular songs before going in Army and many others after he got out. |
| Sabu |
Dastagir (East Indian Film Star) |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Became American citizen and
served 40 missions as a ball turret gunner in B-24 Liberators |
| Ossie |
Davis |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Medical Corp |
| Jimmy |
Davis |
USCG |
|
|
| Jimmy |
Dean |
USAF |
Late 1940's |
CW singer and radio operator in
USAF |
| William D. |
Delahunt |
US Coast Guard |
|
U.S. Congressman, Massachusetts |
| John |
Delorean |
Military |
World War II |
Served State-side briefly |
| Jack |
Dempsey |
US Coast Guard |
|
Professional Boxer; |
| Brian |
Dennehy |
USMC |
Okinawa |
Claimed concussion and shrapnel
wounds from five year tour including during Playboy intervew, not a Vietnam
Vet and finally admitted it after many years when confronted |
| John |
Derek |
U.S. Army |
WWII |
Paratrooper |
| James |
Dickey |
USAF |
|
Writer & Actor of
Deliverance" |
| Marlene |
Dietrich |
Civilian |
World War II |
Entertained troops, made
Anti-Nazi broadcasts in German |
| Joe |
DiMaggio |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
MLB New York Yankees 3
time MVP, Hall of Fame; Married to Marilyn Monroe; Sergeant, PT
instructor. |
| James |
Doohan |
Joined Royal Canandian Artillery |
World War II |
Canadian born actor.
Commissioned as a Lieutenant in 13th Field Regiment. Landed at Juno on D-Day. Wounded (shot six
times), lost a finger. Later became an artillery spotter pilot. Played
"Scotty" on Star Trek |
| Melvin |
Douglas |
|
World War 1 |
|
| Kirk |
Douglas |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Enlisted in 1941 |
| Mike |
Douglas |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Actor & Talk Show Host |
| Patrick |
Duffy |
|
Vietnam |
Actor Dallas Fame |
| Charles |
Durning |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Wounded in Action 3 times, was
at Normandy on D-Day and was also at the Malmedy Massacre; awarded Silver
Star. Hollywood and TV Star. Nominated
for Academy Award for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and To Be Or Not To Be |
| Fred |
Durst |
U.S. Navy |
Peacetime |
Served 18 months before medical
discharged after skateboarding accident.
Lead Singer Rock Band Limp Bizkit |
| Robert |
Duvall |
U.S. Army |
53-'54 |
Was PFC when discharged, Dad was
USN Admiral. Actor Godfather,
To Kill a Mockingbird & movie MASH |
| Dale |
Dy |
|
|
|
| Thomas |
Eagleton |
U.S. Navy |
1948-1949 |
Senator, George McGovern's VP
choice until revealed he'd received shock therapy for depression. Enlisted for two years. |
| Clint |
Eastwood |
U.S. Army |
1948-1950 |
Swimming Instructor |
| Buddy |
Ebsen |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor, Comedian, Dancer;
('08-'03); |
| Blake |
Edwards |
US Coast Guard |
|
Writer, Director, Producer; |
| Edwin D. |
Eshleman |
US Coast Guard |
|
(1920-1985), former U.S.
Congressman, Pennsylvania |
| Maurice |
Evans |
|
World War II |
Entertainment Unit |
| Robert |
Evel'
Knievel |
U.S. Army |
1957 |
Discharged after 6 months as
Private. |
| Don |
Everly |
USMC |
Early 1960's |
Part of Everly Brothers, wrote
& sang many #1 hits including Wake Up Little Susie,
All I Have To Do Is Dream, Bye Bye Love and
others. Joined USMC Together in '61
and served until '62. |
| Phil |
Everly |
USMC |
Early 1960's |
Part of Everly Brothers, wrote
& sang many #1 hits including Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have To Do Is
Dream, Bye Bye Love and others. Joined
USMC Together in '61 and served until '62. |
| R. Lee |
Ermey |
USMC |
|
Actor best known for "Full
Metal Jacket" |
| Douglas |
Fairbanks, Jr. |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Captain/Silver Star, British
Distinguished Service Cross, French Legion of Honor |
| Peter |
Falk |
Merchant Marine |
World War II |
Actor that played
"Columbo" |
| Arthur |
Fiedler |
US Coast Guard |
|
Conductor: |
| Dow |
Finsterwald |
USAF |
Early 1950's |
Radar (Weapons) Controller at
Tyndall AFB (Controller School); Became a Golf Professional after time in
USAF. |
| Eric |
Fleming |
Merchant Marines & US Navy |
World War II |
Played Gil Favor on
Rawhide. First Merchant Marines and
then served in Pacific. Master
Carpenter in SeaBees |
| Henry |
Fonda |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Bronze Star for Valor, Actor as
Mr. Roberts and other roles |
| Arthur A. |
Fontaine |
US Coast Guard |
|
captain, college sailing
national champion, ISCA Hall of Fame |
| Malcolm |
Forbes |
U.S. Army |
Drafted for WWII |
In heavy machine gun section in
the 334th Infantry, 84th Infantry Division. He served in France, Belgium,
Holland, and Germany.
Billionaire/Publisher Forbes Magazine |
| Glenn |
Ford |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Reserve status Korea &
Vietnam |
| Whitey |
Ford |
|
|
|
| Steve |
Forrest |
|
World War II |
Radio Operator |
| Bill |
France |
U.S. Navy |
1950's |
Served 2 years and was
discharged. Pioneer with NASCAR auto
racing. |
| Dennis |
Franz |
US Army |
Vietnam |
101st & 82nd Airborne
including Scout Oberver & Rifleman 11 months in Vietnam, NYPD Blue star |
| Arthur |
Franz |
|
|
Navigator |
| Morgan |
Freeman |
USAF |
1955-1959 |
|
| David |
Frizzell |
USAF |
1960's |
Served In USAF in the radar
career field and stationed at the 777th AC&W in 1964. C&W singer with hits including You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma & I'm Going To Hire a
Wino. Was
singing at a club 1/2 block off the harbor in Crescent City, CA when the
Tidal Wave from the Good Friday Alaskan Earthquake hit. Brother of Lefty
Frizzell |
| Clark |
Gable |
|
World War II |
Volunteered
at the age of 41 and made five B-17 combat missions. Hitler put out a reward
for his capture. |
| James |
Garner |
U.S. Army |
Korean War |
1st Draftee from OK, Wounded in
Action |
| Charles |
Gibson |
US Coast Guard |
|
Newscaster; |
| George |
Gobel |
|
World War II |
|
| Arthur |
Godfrey |
US Navy & US Coast Guard |
|
Early TV and radio music star;
radio operator in USN '20-'24; US Coast Guard '27-'30; with Franklin
Roosevelt help was commissioned in the US Naval Reserve during WWII |
| Alberto |
Gonzales |
USAF |
1970's |
Attorney General of US under
George W. Bush and served at a remote Radar site in Fort Yukon, AK |
| Frank |
Gorshin |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
|
| Donald |
Graham |
US Army |
Vietnam |
Drafted, Information specialist
with 1st Cavalry Div, Publisher/owner Washington Post |
| Otto |
Graham |
US Coast Guard |
|
Professional Football Player and
Coach; |
| Peter |
Graves |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Air Crewman |
| Shecky |
Green |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
|
| Winston |
Groom |
US Army |
Vietnam |
Author Forrest
Gump and writer for Washington
Star newspaper until 1976 |
| Gene |
Hackman |
U.S. Marines |
|
Radio Operator |
| Alan |
Hale |
U.S. Coast Guard |
World War II |
Skipper on Gilligan's
Island |
| Alex |
Haley |
US Coast Guard |
|
Author of Roots and Coast Guard
Chief Journalist; |
| Glen D. |
Hardin |
US Navy |
Late 1950's |
Band member, playing Piano, of
Buddy Holly's Crickets and
Elvis Presley's Band Taking Care of Business |
| Johnny |
Hart |
U.S.A.F. |
Korean War |
Enlisted and while in Korea
first drew for Stars & Stripes. Cartoonist, BC & Wizard of Id |
| Jack |
Hawkins |
British |
World War II |
Royal Welsh Fusiliers, mostly
entertainment |
| Sterling |
Hayden |
U.S. Marine Corp |
World War II |
Served in OSS working with Tito
and Yugoslav partisans |
| David |
Hedison |
|
|
|
| Van |
Heflin |
|
World War II |
Combat Photographer |
| Jimi |
Hendrix |
U.S. Army |
1960's |
Joined in 1961 to avoid jail,
served with 101st Airborne, broke his ankle on 26th and final parachute jump,
his CO and fellow soldiers considered him sub-par for sleeping on duty and
other actions and was separated after one year. Rock Singer |
| Audrey |
Hepburn |
OSS |
World War II |
As child was courier for
resistance in Holland |
| Don |
"Mr. Wizard" Herbert |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Enlisted as private became B-24
bomber pilot who flew 56 missions with the Fifteenth Air Force and
participated in the invasion of Italy. Discharged as Captain. Teacher & Science TV Show. |
| Whitey |
Herzog |
|
Korean War |
MLB Player & Manager |
| Charlton |
Heston |
U.S. Army Corps |
World War II |
Moses,
Ben Hur, El Cid, Planet of the Apes & Spokesman for NRA. |
| Ralph |
Heywood |
U.S.M.C. |
WWII, Korean & Vietnam War |
Only NFL player to serve in 3
wars. In USMC for 32 years. All American at USC. |
| Benny |
Hill |
British Army |
World War II |
Driver/Mechanic and Search Light
Operator |
| Weldon |
Hill |
US Coast Guard |
|
Pseudonym of William R. Scott,
Author of Novel Onionhead, based on his World War II Coast Guard service |
| Don |
Ho |
U.S.A.F. |
1950's |
1954 - 1959 flew fighters in TX
and HI. Had to quit because of
mother's illness and began singing at her club…sang Tiny
Bubbles |
| William |
Holden |
U.S. Army Air Force |
World War II |
Made training films |
| Tim |
Holt |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Wounded over Tokyo last day of
war, awarded DFC and Purple Heart, B-Western Star |
| Anthony |
Hopkins |
British |
|
British |
| William |
Hopper |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor: |
| Tab |
Hunter |
US Coast Guard |
|
Actor; |
| Chuck |
Jackson |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang Second Tenor as Part of
singing group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing
contest in AF and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come
Go with Me and Whispering
Bells |
| Babe Doll |
Jacobson |
|
World War I |
MLB Center Fielder for St Louis
Browns. Served one year. |
| Rick |
Jason |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
|
| Corinthian |
"Kripp" Johnson |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang First Tenor as Part of
singing group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing
contest in AF and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come
Go with Me and Whispering
Bells |
| Havey E. |
Johnson, Jr |
US Coast Guard |
|
Vice Admiral, Deputy Director
FEMA; |
| James Earl |
Jones |
US Army |
|
The Voice |
| Duke Paoa |
Kahanamoku |
US Coast Guard |
|
Athlete, Actor; |
| Bob |
Keeshan |
U.S. Marine Corp |
World War II |
Played Captain Kangaroo
for 30 yrs, Enlisted 2 weeks before War End |
| Harvey |
Keitel |
|
|
|
| Brian |
Keith |
U.S. Marine Corp |
World War II |
Aerial Gunner in Pacific
including Rabal |
| Bob |
Kennedy |
|
Korean War |
MLB 3rd Baseman & outfielder
with White Sox & Indians; In service for 3 years in late '40's. |
| George |
Kennedy |
US Army |
|
Served 16 years in Army before
becoming a Movie Star |
| Werner |
Klemperer |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Hogans Hero’s,
Colonel Klink |
| Steve |
Knight |
US Coast Guard |
|
Vocalist for Flipsyde; |
| Don |
Knotts |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
“Barnie Fife”, Entertained
troops as member of Special Services Unit |
| Jack |
Kramer |
US Coast Guard |
|
Tennis Professional; |
| Kris |
Kristofferson |
U.S. Army |
Vietnam |
Actor, singer; Helicopter Pilot
& Paratrooper Viet Nam, and father a USAF Maj Gen. |
| Steve |
Kroft |
US Army |
Vietnam |
Sergeant 25th ID, Editor 60 Minutes |
| Nancy |
Kulp |
US Navy WAVE |
World War II |
Lieutenant specialized in
electronics. Bankers Secterary on
Beverly Hillbillies |
| Bert |
Lancaster |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Army Athletic Instructor |
| Tom |
Landry |
Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Flew B-17's in Europe; Dallas
Cowboys Coach |
| Don |
Larsen |
U.S. Army |
Korean War |
MLB St. Louis Browns and NY
Yankees; Pitched perfect game in World Series; Played baseball in Hawaii for
two years. |
| Jacob |
Lawrence |
US Coast Guard |
|
Artist; |
| Paul |
Le Mat |
|
Viet Nam |
(John Milner) American
Graffiti |
| Charles |
Lindbergh |
Civilian |
World War II |
Although not officially in the
military, flew 35 combat missions in the South Pacific, mostly in P-38s, with
the 475th Fighter Group; First aviator to cross Atlantic non-stop, had baby
kidnapped. |
| Jack |
Lemmon |
U.S. Navy Reserve |
1945-1946 |
|
| Patrick |
MacNee |
British Royal Navy |
World War II |
British |
| Gordon |
MacRae |
|
|
Navigator |
| |
MAKO |
US Army |
|
Great Asian Character actor |
| Rocky |
Marciano |
U.S. Army |
Drafted for WWII |
Assigned to the 150th Combat
Engineers, stationed in Wales where he was involved in operations on the
English Channel, in service learned to box.
As boxer 49 wins, no losses. |
| Dean Paul |
"Dino" Martin |
CA Air National Guard |
1987 |
Song of Singer & Actor Dean
Martin, a a fighter pilot, Dino was flying his F-4 Phantom out of March AFB
in Riverside, CA when he crashed and was killed in the San Bernardino Mnts. |
| Strother |
Martin |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Swimming Instructor |
| Lee |
Marvin |
U.S Marines |
World War II |
Wounded in the Battle of
Saipan/Purple Heart recipient |
| Jerry |
Mathers |
Air National Guard |
Late 1960's |
Played Beaver Cleaver in Leave
It To Beaver; served in ANG during Vietnam War but never left the States |
| Walter |
Matthau |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Radio Operator |
| Victor |
Mature |
US Coast Guard |
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Actor; |
| Willie |
Mays |
U.S. Army |
Korean War Era |
MLB Hall of Fame Outfielder
& Hitter. Drafted 52, discharged
54. |
| Tim |
McCoy |
|
World War I World War II |
Cowboy star served in both World
War 1 & World War 2 |
| Bill |
McKinney |
US Navy |
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Great Character Actor |
| Ed |
McMahon |
USMC |
World War II |
Instructor
teaching carrier landings & Test Pilot, after war joined Marine Reserves,
recalled and flew 85 combat missions in Korea, retired as full Colonel. Side kick to Johnny Carson. |
| Steve |
McQueen |
U.S. Marines |
World War II |
Jarhead |
| Burgess |
Meredith |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
“Rocky’s Manager |
| Jan |
Merlin |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Roger Manning “Space Cadet” |
| Gary |
Merrill |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
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| Gordon |
Merrill Scott (Born Werschkul) |
U.S. Army |
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Attended One Term at Univ. of
Oregon as Phys Ed Major. Infantry drill instructor (rifle, pistol and
bayonet; judo and hand-to-hand combat; close order drill), then a military
policeman. Honorable discharge 1947, Star of 5 Tarzan Movies. |
| Ray |
Milland |
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World War II |
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| Dick |
Miller |
US Navy |
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Character Actor |
| Glenn |
Miller |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Army Air Corp Band Leader |
| Roger |
Miller |
U.S. Army |
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Judge gave him choice between
Army or jail. C&W Singer, King of the Road and novelty songs. |
| Victor |
Milner |
USAF |
Peacetime |
He was career officer (Colonel) in USAF; His
father was a pioneer in the film industry, and his son was the actor, Martin
Milner of Route 66 fame. He also took over a company which produced those
huge movie cameras, that made lots of the Hollywood movies over the years.
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| Cameron |
Mitchell |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Bombardier |
| Robert |
Mitchum |
|
World War II |
|
| Bill |
Monroe |
USAF |
WWII & Korea |
Was Air Defense Command radar
controller and brother to Vaughn Monroe whose signature song was Racing with The Moon |
| Robert |
Montgomery |
U.S. Navy Reserve |
World War II |
Served
as Naval Attache on British destroyers hunting U-Boats. Won an Oscar before WWII. Started in films in 1929. |
| Alvy |
Moore |
USMC |
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Character Actor Mr. Kimbell of
Green Acres |
| Terry |
Moore |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
MLB Hall of Famer, St. Louis
Cardinals Outfielder |
| Wayne |
Morris |
US Navy |
World War II |
A Navy Ace that downed 7 planes
which flying off the Essex;
Hollywood Actor from 1936- 1961 starred in 81 movies. |
| Vic |
Morrow |
US Navy |
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Actor of
"Combat", killed on set |
| Douglas |
Munro |
US Coast Guard |
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Only Coast Guardsman to be
Awarded the Medal of Honor |
| Frank |
Murkowski |
US Coast Guard |
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Former Governor and Former U.S. Senator, Alaska |
| Audie |
Murphy |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Wounded in Action, Most
decorated soldier ever, Won the Medal of Honor |
| Willie |
Nelson |
U.S. Air Force |
Korean |
Enlisted 1950, Medical
Discharged few months later |
| Don |
Newcomb |
U.S. Army |
Korean War Era |
MLB Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher;
Served 1952 & 1953. |
| Bob |
Newhart |
US Navy |
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Master of the dead-pan |
| Paul |
Newman |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Radio Operator |
| Thomas |
"Tommy" Newsom |
U.S. Air Force |
Served late '40's, early '50's. |
Played in AF Band (Airmen of
Note). Played Sax on Johnny Carson
'Tonight' Show, beginning in 1962. |
| David |
Niven |
British Army |
World War II |
Attended Sandhurst Royal
Military College, British Army including 2 years in Malta and 2 in Dover with
Highland Light Infantry; Actor with Numerous movies in 1930's and after WWII
into the 60's and early 70's. |
| Chuck |
Norris |
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Vietnam |
Military Policeman |
| Charles |
Norwood |
U.S. Army |
Vietnam War |
Captain in Dental & Medical
Corps 67-69 with Combat Tour in RVN.
Elected to House of Representatives from GA in 1995. |
| Sam |
Nunn |
US Coast Guard |
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Former U.S. Senator, Georgia |
| Carroll |
O’Connor |
Merchant Marines |
World War II |
North Atlantic, Med, &
Carribean |
| Hugh |
O'Brien |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
Enlisted, youngest drill sgt in
Marine history, volunteered for combat, Wyatt Earp |
| Jack |
Palance |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
B-17 Pilot (455th BG) Wounded in
Action, Purple Heart recipient |
| Arnold |
Palmer |
US Coast Guard |
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Professional Golfer; |
| ed |
Parker |
US Coast Guard |
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Martial Artist; |
| Bert |
Parks |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Enlisted as private'42, China
Recce missions, discharged as Capt in 1946, Silver Star |
| Samuel |
Paterson |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang Baritone as Part of singing
group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing contest in AF
and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come Go with Me and Whispering Bells |
| Dick |
Peabody |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
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| Sam |
Peckinpah |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
Was disappointed he did not see
combat. Director of Wild
Bunch and several other famous Westerns |
| Claiborne |
Pell |
US Coast Guard |
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Former U.S. Senator, Rhode
Island |
| George |
Peppard |
USMC |
After WWII |
Acting Sergeant in Artillery
unit, star of A-Team and many movie. |
| Bobby |
"Boris" Pickett |
Army |
Late 50's |
Discharged in 1961. Sang Monster Mash |
| Donald |
Pleasance |
British RAF |
World War II |
Played Ernst Blofeld in James
Bond film & also Halloween
movie; shot down 31 Aug 1944 and became POW. |
| Sidney |
Poitier |
U.S. Army |
WWII |
Enlisted '43, medical corps for
1 year |
| Hollie |
Pollet |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
MLB Pitcher St. Louis Cardinals
with 8-4 record when entered Service |
| Tom |
Poston |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Enlisted as private, went to
OCS, became pilot in Europe Theater, Dropped Troops at Normandy Invasion,
served in North Africa, Italy, France & England. Discharged as Captain after War. Comedian on Bob Newhart
Show & many other Sitcoms. |
| Lee |
"Lone Ranger" Powell |
USMC |
World War II |
Fought Throughout Pacific
Theater |
| Tyrone |
Power |
U.S. Marine Corp |
World War II |
Marine Pilot in South Pacific
flying supplies into, and wounded Marines out of, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. |
| Elvis |
Presley |
U.S. Army |
No War |
Served in Germany/Tank Unit |
| Robert |
Preston |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Enlisted '42, Capt in MI |
| Charlie |
Pride |
U.S. Army |
Late '40s |
Drafted and served two
years. C&W Singer. |
| Richard |
Pryor |
U.S. Army |
1958-1960 |
Comedian; He spent virtually
that entire stint in an army prison because ofan incident that occurred while
stationed in Germany, where he and others beat and stabbed a white man for
comments made about the movie Imitation of Life |
| Anthony |
Quaile |
British Army |
World War II |
Royal Artillery |
| Clarence
E. |
Quick |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang Bass as Part of singing
group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing contest in AF
and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come Go with Me and Whispering Bells |
| Jon
Douglas |
Rainey |
US Coast Guard |
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Co-host of the Discovery Channel
Reality Series It Takes a Thief |
| Tony |
Randall |
U.S. Army |
WWII |
Enlisted '42, 1st LT Signal
Corps |
| Aldo |
Ray |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
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| Gene |
Raymond |
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Served in both World War 2 &
VietNam |
| Ronald |
Reagan |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Before WWII was Cavalry Officer
in NE NG, Lost hearing and couldn't fly so made training films for the Army
Air Corp as Captain. |
| Jerry |
Reed |
US Army |
59-'61 |
Sang When
You're Hot, You're Hot", East Bound and Down and
other C&W songs; appeared in a
number of movies including Smoky and the Bandit |
| Carl |
Reiner |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Radio Operator in Pacific, but
before action was converted to Entertainment unit. |
| Michael |
Rennie |
RAF Volunteer Reserve |
World War II |
Actor appeared in The Day
the Earth Stood Still, trained as a fighter pilot
in the U.S. during WW2. He spent two years as a flight instructor
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| Charlie |
Rich |
USAF |
Mid 1950's |
Sang Behind
Closed Doors and other songs; left AF in 1955 |
| Don |
Rickles |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
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| Jason |
Robard, Jr. |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
as a flight instructor |
| Pernell |
Roberts |
USMC |
|
Adam on "Bonanza" |
| Bernard |
Robertson |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang Baritone as Part of singing
group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing contest in AF
and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come Go with Me and Whispering Bells |
| Marty |
Robins |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Enlisted at 17, LCT Cowswain
during Solomon Islands. Western
Singer, race car driver. |
| Edward G. |
Robinson |
U.S. Navy |
WWI |
Enlisted 1918 worked in Intel
short time before war ended. |
| Cesar |
Romero |
U.S. Coast Guard |
World War II |
Actor; |
| Andy |
Rooney |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
U.S. Army & War
Correspondent |
| Mickey |
Rooney |
US Army |
World War II |
PFC, served 15 months
entertaining troops |
| Dan |
Rowan |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
OTS and flight school, 2Lt, flew
P-40 in Pacific |
| Harold |
Russell |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Joined day after Pearl Harbor,
lost both hands to an explosion. For
performance in Best Years of Our Lives won best supporting Actor and also honorary Oscar for bringing
hope and courage to fellow Vets. |
| John |
Russell |
USMC |
World War II |
In 1942, he enlisted in the
Marine Corps where he received a battlefield commission and was wounded and
highly decorated for valor at Guadalcanal. |
| Robert |
Ryan |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
was a
U. S. Marine who served with the O. S. S. in Yugoslavia. |
| Pat |
Sajak |
US Army |
Vietnam |
Disc Jocky In Saigon |
| Soupy |
Sales |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Enlisted, served on USS Randall, present for invasion on
Okinawa |
| Albert |
Salmi |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
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| Jerry |
Scheff |
US Navy |
Early 1960's |
Band member, playing Bass, of The Association, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Elvis Presley's Taking Care of
Business |
| Charles |
Schultz |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
“Peanuts Cartoon” Machine Gun
Squad |
| George C. |
Scott |
U.S. Marines |
World War II |
1945 to 1949 |
| Rod |
Serling |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
“Twilight Zone” Paratrooper |
| Del |
Shannon |
US Army |
1950's |
Drafted into Army in 1954, while
in Germany played in a group called Cool Flames. Rock & Roll singer that sang Runaway and Hats Off To Larry. |
| Sydney |
Sheldon |
U.S. Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Pilot, Author, Screenwriter,
created I Dream of Jeanie & Patty Duke Show |
| Curt |
Simmons |
U.S. Army |
Korean War |
MLB Pitcher Phillies &n St.
Louis Cardinals late '40's and '50's after return from 2 Yr Service. |
| Sinbad |
Sinbad |
USAF |
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Comedian; Discharged from USAF
early because of behaviorial problems |
| Red |
Skelton |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Drafted March 1944 after wife
divorced him in '44; entertained on troop ship in Med |
| Arnold |
Spielberg |
US Army Air Corps |
World War II |
Steven Spielberg's father. Was MSgt and NCOIC of squadron radio shop
in Burma. |
| Robert |
Stack |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Olympic Champ Skeet Shooter |
| Roger |
Staubach |
USN |
Vietnam |
Supply Officer in Vietnam,
Dallas Cowboy Quarterback and Super Bowl Winner twice. |
| Rod |
Steiger |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
Joined age 16 Torpedoman |
| Jimmy |
Stewart |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
B-17, B-24, B-47 & B-52
Pilot |
| Lewis |
Stone |
|
Spanish American World War
I World War II |
Served in Spanish American War,
World War 1 & World War 2 |
| George |
Strait |
US Army |
71-74 |
Assigned to 25th ID at Fort
Shafter, HI as a personnel records specialist; Country Singer |
| Dorothy
Constance |
Stratton |
US Coast Guard |
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First Director of SPARS (USCG
Women's Reserve during WW II; |
| Wes |
Studi |
US Army |
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Indian Actor |
| Gene |
Taylor |
US Coast Guard |
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U.S. Congressman, Mississippi; |
| Robert |
Taylor |
U.S. Navy |
World War II |
1Lt Flight Instructor |
| Dave |
Thomas |
U.S. Army |
1950's |
Enlisted to avoil draft during
Korean War. Assigned Cook and Bakers
School at Ft. Benning, GA and then Germany as mess sergeant, discharged as
Staff Sergeant in 1953, Founder Wendy's Food Chain. |
| Met |
Tillis |
USAF |
Early 1950's |
The stutter, at age 16, he won a
local talent show, and soon joined the USAF, while stationed in Okinawa
formed the Westerners Band which played local clubs, sang many C&W songs
and member of Grand Ole Opry |
| Pat |
Tillman |
U.S. Army |
Ops Enduring Freedom
(Afghanistan) |
Gave up NFL career to join
Army. Killed by friendly fire in
Afghanistan |
| Mel |
Torme |
US Coast Guard |
|
Jazz
Musician; |
| Rip |
Torn |
U.S. Army |
Korean War |
Military Policeman '53-55 |
| Tom |
Towles |
USMC Reserves |
Peacetime |
Was mortarman; usually cast as
bad guy or heavy in both TV and movies,Was Christopher Lambert's cellmate in Fortress. |
| Spencer |
Tracy |
U.S. Navy |
World War I |
Too young for USMC but parents
approved USN 7 months before war end. |
| Ted |
Turner |
US Coast Guard |
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Businessman and creator of TBS,
TNT and CNN networks; |
| Peter |
Ustinov |
British Army |
World War II |
Actor on screen and play
including Academy Award for best supporting actor in Spartacus and Topkapi;
Was Private in Service and was batman (personal servant to commissioned
officer) to David Niven |
| Rudy |
Vallee |
US Coast Guard |
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Entertainer; |
| Jack |
Valenti |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Flew B-25 over Italy on 51
Combat Missions, DFC, Head of Motion Picture Ass. Of Am. |
| Dick |
Van Dyke |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Comedian, Actor, Star of Dick
Van Dyke Show and others; Enlisted during WWII |
| Jerry |
Van Dyke |
USAF |
Early 1950s |
Enlisted in 1952 with AF Special
Services, twice winning All AF Talent Show; Supporting actor on Coach and guest on many others
including Mary Tyler Moore |
| Jesse |
Ventura |
U.S. Navy |
1969-1973 |
Served 4 active, 2 reserve. BUD/S class 58 in December 1970 and was
assigned to UDT-12, where he spent 3 years.
In 1973, he joined the Naval Reserves and was assigned to SEAL Team
One. Pro-Wrestler, Governor of MN. |
| Goran |
Visnjic |
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| Tom |
Waits |
US Coast Guard |
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Musician and Actor; |
| Eli |
Wallach |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Sgt served as admin clerk for
Medical Corp |
| Joseph |
Wapner |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Saved from a sniper's bullet
when it lodged in a can of tuna he was carrying while an Army officer in the
Pacific. The
People's Court star. |
| Judge |
Wapner |
U.S. Army |
World War II |
Officer in Pacific Theater |
| Jack |
Warden |
U.S. Navy & Army |
World War II |
Served a hitch in both Navy
& Army (Was a member of the 101st Airborne.) |
| Jack |
Warner |
U.S. Army |
World War I & II |
Enlisted & produced films in
WWI, LTC in WWII making movies |
| James |
Webb |
USMC |
Vietnam |
Secretary of Navy and author of Fields of Fire |
| Jack |
Webb |
U.S. Army Air Corp |
World War II |
Bomber Pilot/Instructor |
| William |
Wellman |
|
World War 1 |
Lafayette Flying Corp, Credited
with 3 kills |
| James |
Whitmore |
U.S. Marine Corp |
World War II |
1Lt fighting in Pacific |
| Gene |
Wilder |
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Medical Corp |
| Thornton |
Wilder |
US Coast Guard |
|
Writer |
| Montel |
Williams |
U.S.M.C & U.S. Navy |
1974- late 1980's |
Desert Warfare Training Center
near Palm Springs, CA. Selected for
Naval Academy, became officer in Naval Intelligence and Language. Talk show host. |
| Ted |
Williams |
U.S.M.C. |
WWII & Korea |
Flight Instructor in WWII &
flew 39 Combat Missions in Korea. Five
years in Marines. Baseball Hall of Fame Star |
| Boxcar |
Willie |
USAF |
Korean War |
Born Lecil Travis Martin in TX
and sang in the "hobo" music style; In 1949 joined USAF, became
pilot and flight engineer for the B-29 Super Fortress during early 1950's |
| Roger |
Willie |
US Army |
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Starred in
"Windtalker" |
| Flip |
Wilson |
USAF |
50-54 |
Enlisted, started as clerk but
became a clown entertainer. |
| Sloan |
Wilson |
US Coast Guard |
|
Writer |
| Jonathan |
Winters |
U.S.M.C. |
World War II |
Enlisted and served on ships in
Pacific |
| Norman |
Wright |
USAF |
The 1950's |
Sang Tenor as Part of singing
group Del Vikings created at Pittsburg AFB, they won a singing contest in AF
and went on to sing Doo Wop including Come Go with Me and Whispering Bells |
| Gig |
Young |
US Coast Guard |
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Actor |
| Efrem |
Zimbalist, Jr. |
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World War II |
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