HOLLYWOOD & THE
STARS WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR II |
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Royal Air Force
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US Navy, wounded in World War One, tried to enlist in WWII but was turned down because of his age and because he was wounded in WW I. Helped in the entertainment and war bond effort. |
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Army judo instructor during World War II. High Ranking Officer
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Marines for 5 years Ran guns and supplies to Yugoslav Partisans throught German blockade of the Adriatic. Also parachuted into Croatia for guerilla activities. Won Silver Star and citation from Tito of Yugoslavia. |
U.S. Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois 1945-1946 |
"Bart Maverick" Army drafted him. Kelly was honorably discharged in 1946.
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