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[Sapper740]

Bing Crosby struggled to sing to troops, ‘most difficult thing’ in his career | Fox News

[eb in oregon]

The entertainers that performed for the USO during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam were all American hero's placing themselves in danger for our troops. Glen Miller stands out, he didn't come back.

[42rocker]

Go Bob Hope

Later 42rocker

[Mark in Rochester]

Go Bob Hope

Later 42rocker

[Riter]

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In his book, All About Me! Mel Brooks says he met Bob Hope and wouldn't let go of his hand until Hope agreed to give hiim his autograph. Brooks was in the Signal Corps and was reassigned to the Special Service (entertainers). After becoming a famous person in Hollywood, Brooks met Hope again and asked, "Do you remember the GI who wouldn't let go of your hand until you agreed to give him your autograph?" "Yes." "That was me!"

I'm no expert on the subject matter of Glenn Miller, but I thought he plane was bombed by a bomber that wanted to safely dump its load in the Channel. Dunno. RIP Glenn Miller and the boys really missed you.

[RAM1ALASKA]

Anybody know of the story on Glenn Miller offhand?

[Bob Womack]

Anybody know of the story on Glenn Miller offhand?

He completed a run of the 8th Air Force bases with his band and was leaving to begin performing in France. Apparently the plane strayed from accepted air lanes. A British fighter intercepted and didn't recognize his plane and shot it down. All lost.

Bob

[Bill Hollinger]

I'd never heard that version. I would love to read more on that.

[browningautorifle]

A British fighter intercepted and didn't recognize his plane and shot it down.

First time I'd heard that. I'd never heard how he went down, thought they were just lost like Amelia Earhart...

[eb in oregon]

First time I'd heard that. I'd never heard how he went down, thought they were just lost like Amelia Earhart...

I've read lots of theories but have yet to see any facts or evidence of any.