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To: wagglebee
Is it true that Ford served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam? There was an article posted on him on FR a few weeks ago and I thought someone said this was not true.

I'd love to know.

2 posted on 06/08/2004 7:47:59 PM PDT by what's up
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To: what's up
Here's a line from a website about him: "But film work stopped in 1968 when his duty as a U.S. Navy Commander put him at the front lines in Vietnam for two tours with the Third Marine Amphibious Force, facing fire on many occasions. "

Here's the link to the site: Click Here

I was born in '47 and always liked watching Glenn Ford on the big screen. He could play all types of roles and always did a great job.

7 posted on 06/08/2004 8:03:57 PM PDT by mass55th
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He served with the Sea-Bees. I think his best film was "Tea house of the August Moon" with Marlon Brando. I've been to the teahouse that story was based on.


18 posted on 06/08/2004 9:28:43 PM PDT by stumpy
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