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Walter Ehlers(1921-2014)

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Walter Ehlers was born on 7 May 1921 in Junction City, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for The Long Gray Line (1955), The War (2007) and Patton 360 (2009). He was married to Dorothy Decker. He died on 20 February 2014 in Long Beach, California, USA.
BornMay 7, 1921
DiedFebruary 20, 2014(92)
BornMay 7, 1921
DiedFebruary 20, 2014(92)
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Known for

Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power in The Long Gray Line (1955)
The Long Gray Line
7.2
  • Mike Shannon(as Walter D. Ehlers)
  • 1955
The War (2007)
The War
9.0
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Infantry
Patton 360 (2009)
Patton 360
7.2
TV Series
  • Self
Oliver North in War Stories with Oliver North (2001)
War Stories with Oliver North
6.9
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power in The Long Gray Line (1955)
    The Long Gray Line
    7.2
    • Mike Shannon (as Walter D. Ehlers)
    • 1955

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Walter D. Ehlers
  • Born
    • May 7, 1921
    • Junction City, Kansas, USA
  • Died
    • February 20, 2014
    • Long Beach, California, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouse
    • Dorothy Decker? - February 20, 2014 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 7 Articles

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    Last surviving Medal of Honor recipient to have participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy in WWII.

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