Major Celebrities You Never Knew Served In The Military
From Kirk Douglas and Ice-T to Elvis and Adam Driver, see all the celebrities who have served in the military! There are far more than you would think…
Jimmy Stewart – $30 Million Net Worth
French Air Force, Studio Publicity/Wikimedia Commons
Here’s a fun military fact: ionic actor Jimmy Stewart was the first Hollywood star to enlist the Army during WWII! He tried to join in 1940, but, unfortunately, his weight didn’t match his height standards. A year later, in 1941, after a lot of exercise, the actor decided to give it another go. That time, Stewart passed all his tests with flying colors!
During WWII, Stewart joined the Air Corps and was elevated to a squadron commander in the 445th Bombardment Group. During that time, Stewart led twenty combat operations throughout Europe. Stewart left the Air Force in 1968. After the war, America honored him with a Distinguished Flying Cross for his many years of service to his country.
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