Henry Fonda

You might know the late Henry Fonda from his flawless performances in the blockbuster films On Golden Pond and The Grapes Of Wrath*, but did you know that he served in the U.S. Navy? Yes, the legendary actor took a break from his Hollywood duties to join the marine folk during World War II, with his service earning him a Presidential Citation and the Bronze Star.

Fonda picked up his acting career when the war ended, and he starred in numerous films as a military character. Sadly the actor passed on in 1982 due to a heart attack after ailing from prostate cancer for a long time.