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Famous Veterans Born On May 1
Discover notable Americans who proudly served in the United States Armed Forces before, during, or after achieving fame.
Every birthday tells a story. Every veteran answered the call.
Famous Veterans Born on May 1
Famous Veterans Born May 1, 1928:
Sonny James – Country Singer/Songwriter – (Army Korean War) – Died: February 22, 2016
Famous Veterans Born May 1, 1923:
Joseph Heller – Author: Catch-22 – (Army Air Corps WWII, bombadier) – Died: December 12, 1999
Famous Veterans Born May 1, 1916:
Glenn Ford – Actor: Gilda, Blackboard Jungle – (Marines Corps Reserve 1942-1943, then Naval Reserve Officer) – Died: August 30, 2006
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Every day, Famous Veterans celebrates the birthdays and honors the military service of notable Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces before, during, or after achieving fame.
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