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Benjamin Hayes "Vandy" Vandervoort (March 3, 1917 − November 18, 1990) was an officer of the United States Army, who fought with distinction in World War II. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John Wayne in the 1962 war film The Longest Day.
- 1937−1946
- Colonel
Benjamin Hayes" Vandy" Vandervoort (3 de marzo de 1917 - 22 de noviembre de 1990) fue un oficial del ejército de los Estados Unidos que luchó con distinción en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Fue galardonado dos veces con la Cruz de Servicio Distinguido. Fue interpretado por John Wayne en la película de guerra de 1962 El día más largo.
19 de ago. de 2022 · Benjamin H. Vandervoort served with the 82nd Airborne Division in France and received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroics. (Honor the Fallen) Vandervoort’s actions in Holland...
This page is dedicated to Benjamin H. Vandervoort. This account of the Battle for Trois Ponts, Belgium took place during the Battle of the Bulge on December 21st 1944. It was written by the 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment's 2nd Battalion Commander, Lt. Colonel Ben Vandervoort. The letter.
Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort was born on March 3, 1917 in Gasport, New York. He was named second lieutenant at Citizen Military Training Corps. In August 1939, he succeeded in and so was promoted to second lieutenant then was transferred to the 10th Infantry. During the summer 1940, he joined the newly established paratroopers.
Benjamin Hayes " Vandy " Vandervoort (March 3, 1917 − November 18, 1990) was an officer of the United States Army, who fought with distinction in World War II. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John Wayne in the 1962 war film The Longest Day.
29 de sept. de 2022 · Scaparotti said he was inspired by fellow inductees, Capt. John Sauls and Col. Benjamin Vandervoort, who served in the division during World War II, and retired Command Sgts. Maj. Wolf Amacker...
