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     • Lee Marvin served in the military for four years, from 1942 to 1946.
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       Combat!

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       Gorky Park

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       Donovan's Reef

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       Attack!

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       Dirty Dozen: The Next Mission

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       M Squad

       1957

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3. www.warhistoryonline.com › world-war-ii › lee-marvinLee Marvin: The Hollywood 'Tough Guy' Who Earned His Stripes ...

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   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.

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   Why did Lee Marvin join the Marines?

   • Upon the US entry into the Second World War, Lee Marvin knew he needed to serve. However, he realized he wouldn’t be able to do so unless he graduated, so he returned to St. Leo’s College Preparatory School. On August 12, 1942, against his father’s wishes, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps.

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   Who is Lee Marvin?

   • American Oscar-winning film star Lee Marvin discusses his reflections on past interviews and the influence of Hollywood and war movies on his training in the Marines. American Oscar-winning film star Lee Marvin discusses his reflections on past interviews and the influence of Hollywood and war movies on his training in the Marines.

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   Where was Lee Marvin buried?

   • Actor Lee Marvin was buried with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, following a private memorial service. The tough guy of films made 21 landings in battle zones while serving with the Marine Corps during World War II. He was wounded at Saipan and spent 13 months in the hospital.

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   What did Lee Marvin do for a living?

   • 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.

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5. marines.togetherweserved.com › profile › 55680TogetherWeServed - PFC Lee Marvin

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   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.

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   Nov 16, 2020 · American Oscar-winning film star Lee Marvin discusses his reflections on past interviews and the influence of Hollywood and war movies on his training in the Marines. ...more.

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8. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001511Lee Marvin - Biography - IMDb

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   After leaving school aged 18, Marvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in August 1942. He served with the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II and after being wounded in action and spending a year being treated in naval hospitals, he received a...

   • Birth Date: February 19, 1924

   • Death Date: August 29, 1987

9. www.factinate.com › people › facts-lee-marvinLee Marvin Was The Toughest Man In Hollywood - Factinate

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   During the Battle of Saipan, a Japanese fire rained down on Lee Marvin and other members of his company. Marvin was one of the few survivors, and the ordeal earned him a Purple Heart. People called him a hero for his service—but that didn't mean much once he was back home in America. Unknown Author, Wikimedia Commons. 6. He Took A Chance

10. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1987/10/08-mnLee Marvin Is Buried With Military Honors - Los Angeles Times

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    Oct 8, 1987 · WASHINGTON — Actor Lee Marvin was buried with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, following a private memorial service. The tough guy of films made 21 landings in...

11. www.toptenz.net › top-10-most-famous-actors-whoTop 10 Most Famous Actors Who Served in the Military - TopTenz

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    Nov 11, 2012 · Lee Marvin. This actor, known for his tough guy roles, was a real life roughian who left school to join the United States Marine Corps, serving as a Scout Sniper in the 4th Marine Division in the South Pacific. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Saipan and saw most of his platoon killed.