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Notables who served in WWII

I'm searching for any books you might recommend that gives biographies of actors or other prominent U.S. people who served in WWII. I have such books as They Also Served by Scott Baron, and a series of four books by James Wise, Stars in Khaki;  Stars in Blue;  Stars in the Corps;  and International Stars at War.  
I was watching the latest episode of 12 O'Clock High which included Norman Fell.  He served as a aerial gunner during WWII according to the companion book on the series, but he wasn't mentioned in any of the books I listed above.  It occurred to me than many others probably served during WWII in some service before, after or maybe while they were actors.  Would like to know if any of you are aware of other such books that include little biographies that mention some details about their WWII service.  Appreciate any suggestions even if the book is out-of-print, I'll track down a copy eventually.
 
Larry

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    P40 Petey
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    Don Adams was a Guadacanal vet.
     
    The professor from Gilligan's Island served aboard a B-24 or B-25 that had to ditch in the Pacific.
     
    Charles Bronson was a B-29 tail gunner.
     
    Robert Taylor was a pilot.
     
    Wayne Morris was a Navy pilot. 
     
    Weezer from Our Gang died in an stateside AAF training accident. 
     
    We all know Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable served in AAF.
     
    Jack Palance was injured in a stateside AAF crash. 
     
    John Ford was in the military. 
     
    Ed McMahon was a Marine Pilot.
     
    There was a guy on Laugh In who was an AAF instructor during the war.  Can't remember his name
     
    Was it Jackie Cooper who was the Glider Pilot? 
     
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    Norman Lear was a radio operator in the 463rd BG.
    Henry Mancini served in a bomb group, don't know which one.
     
     
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    Larry -
    World War II , 4,139 Strange and Fascinating Facts
    By Don McCombs and Fred Worth. 650 Pages
    A lot of short Bios of the Famous and Infamous Etc.
    Plus other Interesting Info on a Variety of Subjects. 
    As with Books of this type it is not always 100%
    accurate but it has some Interesting stuff.
    Mike
     
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    Larry,
     
    I stumbled upon this web site some time back that you might
    find interesting.
    Not a whole lot of finite detail but quite a few names of Hollywood
    personalities that served in WWII.
    http://www.wyolife.com/Hollywood%20Heroes/Hollywood%20Heroes.htm

    Good luck with your research.
    Bob



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    I would like to ask if any of you with the ability to research and write a book would consider undertaking a long under acknowledged group of our "Greatest Generation".  I contacted Dr. Larry Sabato, historian and author regarding this.  He acknowledged it was an idea with merit but, he had his hands full with current projects.
     
    I think a book written about the "Female Greatest Generation" has merit and would appeal to many WWII history buffs.  They are all but extinct now.  But, what a contribution Jo Stafford, The Andrew Sisters, "The Mouth" Martha Raye, Vera Lynn, Frances Langford, Ann Miller and many, many other stars made to support our troops.  And let us not forget the great contingent of "Rosy the Riveters" that contributed so much.  Singling out some of them would be well deserved.
     
    I would love to do this but, have neither the talent or resources.  In my opinion, such a book would also be another tribute to the many millions that sacrificed so much because these women were acknowledging that sacrifice.
     
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