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  1. Oct 2, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of actor Charles Durning, who served in World War II and earned three Purple Hearts. He also starred in films like \"The Sting\" and \"Dog Day Afternoon\".

  2. Military service. Durning served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was drafted at age 20. Durning landed in France as part of an artillery unit after the D-Day invasion of Normandy. After being wounded by a German anti-personnel mine in the bocage, he spent six months recovering.

  3. May 1, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Charles Durning, who served in the Army during WWII and earned three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He also starred in over 100 films and won several awards for his acting.

  4. Feb 13, 2016 · A discussion thread about the accuracy of the war record of actor Charles Durning, who claimed to have participated in D-Day, Malmedy and other events. See different opinions, sources and links on his awards, units and service.

  5. May 24, 2013 · Charles Durning is at rest. Mysteries around his military service are not. He won a Tony Award for best actor and also received 2 Academy Award nominations for best actor, 9 Emmy Award nominations, a Golden Globe award for best actor, 4 Golden Globe nominations, and a Lifetime Achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

  6. Learn about the life and career of Charles Durning, a versatile and dependable supporting actor who also served in WWII and was wounded on D-Day. Find out his family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.

  7. Aug 5, 2023 · Drafted at age 20, Durning eventually earned a Silver Star for valor, a Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone, and three Purple Hearts, given in the president’s name to those...

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