Are you curious to know how celebrities you have seen in movies and TV served in the military? Some of their military experiences may surprise you. Any man or woman who served honorably is a hero, yet some veterans or entertainers did experience more war horrors than others.
Some celebrity veterans combined active service with entertaining troops, fund raising or making movies to inspire patriotism. Some were in very action-packed battlefields or performed actions that saved lives. Some were wounded multiple times or became prisoners of war. Other worked in secret projects, so their military ties were not known until years later when material was declassified.
Some celebrities were needed more out of uniform to raise funds selling bonds. Celebrities' time and efforts helped everyone understand the importance of that particular war and the sacrifices that civilians would have to be made. Celebrities boosted morale entertaining troops in combat zones experiencing the same conditions and hardships as the troops.
Author, Carol A. Wirth also included many foreign-born actors and actress who left Hollywood to return to serve in their old country.
Many of the names included in this new book are names people will recognize but others may be new. The main emphasis was to include film people either serving in the military and those who used their time or talents to entertain and increase morale both at home and overseas. There are more movie and television actors and actresses then other occupations and organizations that were a part of the war effort.
Carol A.'s chose the most names tied to World War I, World War II, Korea War or soon afterward. Although some celebrity names tied to Vietnam and more current wars are also included. Several celebrities participated in more than one war, so each war's experiences are listed separately vs. all background details listed in one chapter.
With rare exception, mini bios contain only military service, or their activities celebrities did to support the war effort and veterans. Based on the author's favorites and the amount of military service background found, the size of each bio varies greatly. Some celebrities gave interviews or wrote autobiographies sharing their experiences.
Carol A. also included a few non-celerity entertainers, like sports figures, both veterans and non-veterans, who were directly involved in the war / wars Those included give readers insight into the vast scope of any war. Some worked on secret government programs or helped fellow soldiers, boosted morale, raised funds or aided war support programs. For MOVIE & TV CELEBRITY MILITARY TIES Veterans - Entertainers Fund Raisers and More she. found some interesting, maybe forgotten or little known, information. Each person or organization listed needs to be remembered. The bonus section also includes 19 politicians. Carol A. has included 385 mini bios along with many additional names included in some bios. Wars, then and now, impact us all. Everyone has lost someone dear to them.
This ebook and paperback lets fans know more about their favorite celebrities. Acknowledging and sharing with others this part of their lives is important and a great way to make sure their personal lives and their careers will be remembered.
