The Christy Collection

Military Stories and Articles

Celebrities Who Served – Freeman, Morgan (1955-1959)

Celebrities Who Served – Freeman, Morgan (1955-1959)

What are you doing now? Time was when the silver screen was awash with dignity. Film-makers needing a hero of high moral standing could choose from a wide array of stars. Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck, John Wayne - all brought gravitas and stern-but-tolerant manhood to many a role. In these confusing times, though, such eminently trustworthy figures are few and far between. Indeed, perhaps there's only one. He was the strong, forgiving chauffeur breaking down the race-divide in...

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Service Memories of 1LT Jimmie Loftis, USA (1940-1974)

Service Memories of 1LT Jimmie Loftis, USA (1940-1974)

Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Army. Two uncles who served during WWII influenced me to join the Army. They were both younger brothers to my dad: (1) PFC Donald E. Loftis was killed in eastern France on 4 Jan 1945 while serving with Co. E, 114th Infantry Regiment, 44th Division, 7th Army. He earned the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart. He was lead man of a two-man team laying commo wire from field to HQ when he was hit by a sniper. His...

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