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SUMMARY:Famous Veterans Birthdays - August 16th
DESCRIPTION:Famous Veterans Celebrating Birthdays Today (August 16th):\nFamous Veterans Born August 16\, 1924: \nFess Parker – Actor: Daniel Boone\, Old Yeller – (Navy) – Died: March 18\, 2010
URL:https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-august-16th/2026-08-16/
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SUMMARY:Famous Veterans Birthdays - June 24th
DESCRIPTION:Famous Veterans Celebrating Birthdays Today (June 24th):\nFamous Veterans Born June 24\, 1895: \nJack Dempsey – Boxer: Heavyweight Champion – (Coast Guard Reserve) – Died: May 31\, 1983 \nWhen the United States entered World War II\, Dempsey joined the New York State Guard and was given a commission as a first lieutenant\, later resigning that commission to accept a commission as a lieutenant in the Coast Guard Reserve. Dempsey reported for duty in June 1942 at Coast Guard Training Station\, Manhattan Beach\, Brooklyn\, New York\, where he was assigned as “Director of Physical Education.” As part of the ongoing war effort\, Dempsey made personal appearances at fights\, camps\, hospitals and War Bond drives. Dempsey was promoted to lieutenant commander in December 1942 and commander in March 1944. In 1944\, Dempsey was assigned to the transport USS Wakefield (AP-21). In 1945\, he was on board the attack transport USS Arthur Middleton (APA-25) for the invasion of Okinawa. Dempsey also spent time aboard the USS General William Mitchell (AP-114)\, where he spent time showing the crew sparring techniques. Dempsey was released from active duty in September 1945 and received an honorable discharge from the Coast Guard Reserve in 1952.
URL:https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-june-24th/2027-06-24/
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