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16 Famous Celebrities That Are U.S. Veterans #6
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Some well known Hollywood icons that served in the US Military.

6. Paul Newman, U.S. Navy - Paul Newman enlisted at age 17 in January 1943. He wanted to become a pilot and fly off of carriers, but was not eligible because he was color blind. Instead, he would become a radioman and gunner on torpedo bombers. He saw scattered combat during his time, and was very nearly killed in action had it not been for an ill pilot. With his pilot grounded because of an ear infection, the rest of his squadron flew to the USS Bunker Hill. Days later, a devastating kamikaze attack on the ship killed 390 sailors -- including many in Newman’s squadron. He was discharged after the war in January of 1946 and used his GI Bill to continue his education. Newman passed away in September of 2008 at th
Some well known Hollywood icons that served in the US Military.

6. Paul Newman, U.S. Navy - Paul Newman enlisted at age 17 in January 1943. He wanted to become a pilot and fly off of carriers, but was not eligible because he was color blind. Instead, he would become a radioman and gunner on torpedo bombers. He saw scattered combat during his time, and was very nearly killed in action had it not been for an ill pilot. With his pilot grounded because of an ear infection, the rest of his squadron flew to the USS Bunker Hill. Days later, a devastating kamikaze attack on the ship killed 390 sailors -- including many in Newman’s squadron. He was discharged after the war in January of 1946 and used his GI Bill to continue his education. Newman passed away in September of 2008 at the age of 83.
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