World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Arness
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honored By
Joe Arsena
Relationship
Movie fan
DURING THE BATTLE OF ANZIO, HIS RIGHT LEG WAS SHOT WITH MACHINE GUN BULLETS AND WHEN THE BONES WERE SET THEY DID NOT MEND PROPERLY. THIS LEFT HIM WITH A SLIGHT BUT PERMANENT LIMP. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.