Fess Parker: From WWII Marine to Davy Crockett & Daniel Boone 🫡 Famous Veterans Born August 16th

On August 16th, we honor Fess Parker — beloved for his roles as Disney’s Davy Crockett and NBC’s Daniel Boone. Before becoming a TV legend, Parker enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, aiming to become a pilot. At 6'6", he was deemed too tall for pilot or radioman-gunner duties and ultimately served as a Marine Corps radio operator in the South Pacific. @FamousVeterans

After his 1946 discharge, Parker used the GI Bill to study drama and theater history at the University of Southern California — launching a career that made him an American icon.

Learn more about Parker and other celebrities who proudly served at FamousVeterans.com

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