Benjamin H. Vandervoort
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Benjamin Hayes "Vandy" Vandervoort (March 3, 1917 − November 18, 1990) was an officer of the United States Army, who fought with distinction in World War II.[1] He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John Wayne in the 1962 war film The Longest Day.
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Benjamin H. Vandervoort | |
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Nickname(s) | "Vandy" |
Born | (1917-03-03)March 3, 1917 Gasport, New York, United States |
Died | November 18, 1990(1990-11-18) (aged 73) Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1937−1946 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | 0-22715 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) |
Other work | CIA |
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