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1962
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Military service World War II Picture of Private Lee Marvin, USMC, as listed in the "Red Book", 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, published in 1943. Marvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on August 12, 1942. Before finishing School of Infantry, he was a quartermaster.
Lee Marvin achieved acclaim with many film and television portrayals, but he never forgot that he had found a home in the Marine Corps and was proud to be a wounded veteran of the Pacific theater in World War II. His life echoed the familiar refrain, “Once a Marine, always a Marine.”
Jul 16, 2023 · Lee Marvin charted an unconventional path from the Pacific battlegrounds to Hollywood’s vibrant panorama. His tale wasn’t just about stardom or valor but a testament to unyielding resilience.
Jan 30, 2013 · Here is Lee Marvin in his USMC uniform, pictured in the 1943 produced yearbook for the members of the 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Most people know Lee Marvin as an actor famous for his roles in movies like The Dirty Dozen and The Big Red One.
Apr 12, 2023 · Marvin’s acting earned him an Academy Award, while his military service earned him a Purple Heart Medal, a Navy Presidential Unit Citation, an American Campaign Medal, an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, a World War II Victory Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon.
Oct 16, 2023 · While he was best known for his Western roles, Lee Marvin appeared in several military and war films. His prior military service came in handy on-set, with him able to assist with costume design, the portrayal of infantry movements and the use of firearms.
Lee Marvin was born on February 19, 1924, he served with the Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific and was awarded a Purple Heart for a wound that he received there. He was wounded (in the buttocks) by fire which severed his sciatic nerve, during the battle for Saipan in June 1944.
