Actors who served in WWI & WWII
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Actor Charles Durning - Served with the 1st Infantry Division in World War II. He landed at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 during the Normandy invasion. He was awarded several decorations, including the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and three Purple Hearts.

 

Former professional boxer.

 

Survived the bloody D-Day assault on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Took him 50 years to talk about his experiences of that day.

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Actors who served in WWI & WWII - by chambers - 05-18-2006, 09:39 AM
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