Benjamin H. Vandervoort

Military Person

1917 – 1990

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Who was Benjamin H. Vandervoort?

Benjamin Hayes "Vandy" Vandervoort was a Colonel in the United States Army, who fought in World War II. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John Wayne in the D-Day movie The Longest Day.

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Born
Mar 3, 1917
Gasport
Also known as
  • Benjamin Vandervoort
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Washington College
Died
Nov 22, 1990
Hilton Head Island

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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