Dog Day Afternoon
1975
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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".
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.
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.
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.
- February 28, 1923
- December 24, 2012
May 24, 2013 · Charles Durning enlisted in the army on Jan. 17, 1943, and a month later was sent to “C” Battery of the 386th AAA (anti-aircraft) Battalion, a coastal artillery outfit stationed at Camp Edwards in Massachusetts.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Durning, who served as an infantryman during World War II and later became a prolific actor.
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...
