6. Kirk Douglas

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Douglas served in World War II as a Navy lieutenant, eventually becoming a submarine communications officer,before he was medically discharged in 1944.

5. Mickey Rooney

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“The Hollywood Reporter” revealed that Rooney served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. With a background in entertainment, he spent his time giving laughs to troops during World War II. He also earned a Bronze Star.

4. Gene Wilder

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Wilder was drafted into the Army in 1956, and served as a medic in Pennsylvania. He never served overseas.