“From Hollywood Fame to Military Valor: Discover the Unexpected Service Stories of Your Favorite Stars!”
Ernest Hemingway Was Able To Witness A Lot During World War I
The author of The Old Man and the Sea had quite the experience during his time in the military. Interestingly enough, his time in the war would serve as an inspiration for many of his published novels.
Hemingway was part of the Italian Red Cross where he served as an ambulance driver. There was also a point where he operated a mobile canteen which provided chocolates and cigarettes for soldiers nearby.
Paul Newman Had To Drop Out Of The Navy
The Slapshot actor enrolled in the Navy V-12 pilot training program at Yale University. However, he had to drop out due to being colorblind. Boot camp followed, where he trained as a radioman and rear gunner.
He was subsequently assigned to Pacific-based replacement torpedo squadrons VT-98, VT-99, and VT-100, where he was responsible primarily for training replacement combat pilots and aircrewmen, with particular emphasis on carrier landings. After the war, Newman completed his Bachelor of Arts in drama and economics at Kenyon College.
Johnny Cash Enlisted In The United States Air Force But Still Had His Passion Of Music
After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and technical training at Brooks Air Force, Cash was assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron Mobile in Germany. It was there that he created his first band, named “The Landsberg Barbarians.”
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