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Actor Charles Durning recalls his experiences on D-Day
Posted on 6/6/19 at 9:53 am
Posted on 6/6/19 at 9:53 am
A lot of actors served during WW2. Durning was part of the first wave at D-Day, and was the only member of his unit to survive. This is from Memorial Day, 2004, just before the 60th anniversary of D-Day.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT | Charles Durning | PBS
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT | Charles Durning | PBS
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Posted on 6/6/19 at 2:33 pm to blueboy
Damn. He received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts in World War II.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 2:58 pm to TheFonz
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Charles Durning Actor Charles Durning was among the thousands of Americans in the first wave that landed on Omaha Beach. For his service, Durning was awarded three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star for valor. RELATED STORIES D-Day: Photos from the Invasion of Normandy D-Day Vet Honored During Trump’s State of the Union Endorses Democrat WWII Veterans' Emotional Return to D-Day Landings Sites "It was a crusade that changed the world," Durning told The Chicago Tribune of D-Day. "It was the greatest armada to hit any beach anywhere in the world, ever." He was stabbed eight times with a bayonet, according to The Chicago Tribune, and taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge. His right leg was hit with machine gun bullets and was shot in the chest, which ended his military career.
That gentleman, is what it's all about.
Greatest Generation indeed
Posted on 6/6/19 at 3:42 pm to AUTimbo
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Greatest Generation indeed
For sure
Posted on 6/6/19 at 3:52 pm to TheFonz
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Damn. He received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts in World War II.
As an actor he must have been a nightmare for the wardrobe department. How do you tailor a pair of pants to hold that massive pair of balls he had?
Posted on 6/6/19 at 5:14 pm to Arksulli
that video was so powerful. that an was a god damned hero - they all were. their sacrifice for us is a debt i know i for one will never be able to repay them.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 6:11 pm to blueboy
I've always loved Durning the actor. Played parts in a bunch of movies I love. Never knew this before. A true hero!!!
Posted on 6/6/19 at 6:18 pm to blueboy
Loved him as an actor, but I never realized he was part of WWII and did so much for his military. That is a true American hero and a good arse man.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 7:13 pm to blueboy
I have to say... he might have had the best ever song about modern politics.
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"What the hell did he say?" "Same as usual, nothing."
He could hit for the cycle in Hollywood. Comedy, drama, musicals... he had it all in his bag. All of that and an honest to God American hero.
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"What the hell did he say?" "Same as usual, nothing."
He could hit for the cycle in Hollywood. Comedy, drama, musicals... he had it all in his bag. All of that and an honest to God American hero.
Posted on 6/6/19 at 7:34 pm to Arksulli
Was going to post this. He's a true American hero, and a great entertainer.
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