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World War II Victory Medal Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. [ 2 ] Durning's best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Muppet Movie (1979), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990 ...
The Malmedy massacre was a German war crime committed by soldiers of the Waffen-SS on 17 December 1944 at the Baugnez crossroads near the city of Malmedy, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945).
Charles Durning (2008) (US), actor, in recognition of his service with distinction during World War II in France [104] Alain Frecon (2008) (US), honorary consul of France, Minnesota [ 105 ] Steven Spielberg (2008) (US), film director, studio executive, and producer [ 106 ]
To Be or Not to Be is a 1983 American war comedy film directed by Alan Johnson, produced by Mel Brooks, and starring Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, Christopher Lloyd, and José Ferrer.
At the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards, watched by some 35,000,000 people, Burt Reynolds broadcast to the world that Charles Durning, a decorated soldier (1 Silver Star and 3 Purple Hearts), was actually the "second most decorated soldier of World War II."
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan (1883–1959), US Army Major General, commanded the 165th Infantry Regiment (federalized designation of the 69th New York Infantry, the "Fighting Irish") during World War I, and was Chief of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II; also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and National Security Medal, making ...
The 761st Tank Battalion was an independent tank battalion of the United States Army during World War II.Its ranks primarily consisted of African American soldiers, who by War Department policy were not permitted to serve in the same units as White troops; the United States Armed Forces did not officially desegregate until after World War II.
Charles A. Spears April 18, 1944 Italy, Mediterranean Theatre of World War II ** Wiley Harris, Jr. May 26, 1944 Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom, European Theater ** Alex F. Miranda May 30, 1944 Firing squad: Robert L. Donnelly May 31, 1944 Italy, Mediterranean Theatre of World War II ** Hanging Eliga Brinson August 11, 1944