About
Leader of the Filthy Thirteen, the demolition unit that inspired The Dirty Dozen, and U.S. Army paratrooper in World War II.
Before Fame
He worked in rod construction before joining the Pine Bluff Arsenal.
Trivia
He was the recipient of four Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and a Legion of Honour for his combat jumps.
Family Life
He had three children with wife Martha Beam Wonders.
Associated With
Actor Lee Marvin starred in the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen.
