“From Hollywood Fame to Military Valor: Discover the Unexpected Service Stories of Your Favorite Stars!”
Josephine Baker Had A Breakthrough
The French-American entertainer was one of the women who served her country for the greater good. During World War II, Josephine Baker was part of the French Resistance as a secret agent against the Germans. The French military even awarded her the Croix de Guerre once the war was over.
She was just 68 years old when she passed away at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in 1975 due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Humphrey Bogart’s Injury In The Navy Became Famous
Humphrey Bogart was a member of the United States Navy when WWI broke out. He enlisted as a teenager and the famous scar he had on his upper lip is believed to have been from one of his experiences during his time with the Navy.
An alternative version has Bogart getting struck in the mouth by a handcuff that was loosened while freeing his charge while the other was still around the prisoner’s wrist. By the time Bogart was treated by a doctor, a scar had already formed.
Clifton James
The Bad News Bears actor was in a handful of movies, but long before he even got into acting, he enjoyed a stint in the U.S. Army. A big reason why he enjoyed his time is that he was a well-decorated infantry platoon sergeant during the Second World War.
He served for forty-two months in the South Pacific from 1942 until 1945. His decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts.
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