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Was in the US Navy at the time of Tarawa but had enlisted into the USCG.Always thought there should be an EDDIE ALBERT. Tarawa not just Green Acres.
Was in the US Navy at the time of Tarawa but had enlisted into the USCG.
Also allegedly a spy for the US prior to WW2. Which meant he took pictures as he traveled the world and gave those pictures to US intelligence.
He was actually a fairly famous entertainer before WW2.
Complete antithesis of social media excess, personal brand and “look at me” exhibition outlets.Great story. I recently re-read EB Sledge With the Old Breed, and the background of Mr. Sutphin, and his apparent lifelong reticence on his experiences just seems to reflect the attitude of so many of that "very much missed" generation.
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Breed-At-Peleliu-Okinawa/dp/0195067142
Great book.Great story. I recently re-read EB Sledge With the Old Breed, and the background of Mr. Sutphin, and his apparent lifelong reticence on his experiences just seems to reflect the attitude of so many of that "very much missed" generation.
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Breed-At-Peleliu-Okinawa/dp/0195067142