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14-097 Garand Picture of the Day - Mickey Rooney
"Pfc. Mickey Rooney imitates some Hollywood actors for an audience of Infantrymen of the 44th Division. Rooney is a member of a three-man unit making a jeep tour to entertain the troops." T5c. Louis Weintraub, Kist, Germany
, April 13, 1945. 111-SC-203412.
In 1944, Rooney enlisted in the United States Army. He served more than 21 months, until shortly after the end of World War II. During and after the war he helped entertain the troops in America and Europe, and spent part of the time as a radio personality on the American Forces Network and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for entertaining troops in combat zones. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Rooney also received the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal for his military service.
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Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 04-07-2014 at 12:16 PM.
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And he performed an invaluable service.
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RIP Mickey!!
You will be missed.
Semper Fi
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With his flat slider sling...yes, he made a few combat films too.
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Good eye Jim 
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