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Greg
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Greg asked in Entertainment & MusicCelebrities · 9 years ago

Name Celebrities or Public Figures who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces.?

Name Actors, Actresses, Radio Personalities, Politicians, Musicians, Athletes, or any publicly known person who served in the United States Military, ie. Matt Tilman, former NFL football player, who unfortunatley was killed in Afghanistan. Bonus points for some military background on them (branch of service, rank, military specialty, if they served in combat).

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Audie Murphy

    Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971) was the most highly decorated American soldier in World War II. Through LIFE magazine's July 16, 1945 issue ("Most Decorated Soldier"/cover photo), he became one of the most famous American soldiers of WWII and widely regarded as the most decorated American soldier of the war. After the war he became a celebrated movie star for over two decades, appearing in 44 films. He later had some success as a country music composer.

    James Stewart

    James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award. He was a major MGM contract star. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Cold War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force

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