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There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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Definately Aldo Ray.........knew what he was doing on set after the war, with weapons and tactics.
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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yes Aldo Ray
Aldo Ray:Actor-Navy-1944-serving as a frogman until 1946; he saw action at Okinawa with UDT-17. He is pictured on the lower right.
An underwater demolition swimmer checks his swim fins and face mask, during UDT operations at Balikpapan, July 1945. The name on his trunks is "Hopper".
William Hopper served with the US Navy as a volunteer with the Office of Strategic Services and as a member of the newly created Underwater Demolition Team. As a member of UDT 10, he participated in operations on Pelelieu, Anguar Island and the Occupation of Ulithi in addition to the Invasion of Leyte to name a few. Hopper was honored with the Bronze Star for his heroism. William also set the official and un-planned record for staying underwater.' (US Naval and Heritage Command)
'Originally from New York, Hopper reluctantly returned to California after the war to resume his career in entertainment. Although he is best known for his role in the series Perry Mason as PI Paul Drake, his other credits include the series Gunsmoke and the movie Rebel Without a Cause. William Hopper passsed in 1970 at the age of 55."
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When men were men.
And so will actors.
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