Feb 6, 2023 · While serving in Korea, James Garner claims his nose saved his life and the lives of his comrades in the 5th Regimental Combat Team. Writing in his memoir, the late actor shared …

Jul 21, 2014 · James Scott Bumgarner, a.k.a. James Garner, served in the Merchant Marines, the Oklahoma National Guard, and the U.S. Army. Garner was injured in the Korean War and …

Mar 24, 2021 · Army Pvt. James S. Bumgarner met a North Korean patrol during the evening of April 23, 1951, during the early stages of the Korean War. You probably know him better as …

Jul 21, 2014 · James Garner, 5th Regimental Combat Team veteran dies at age 86 James Garner was also a veteran of the Korean War and two-time recipient of the Purple Heart. Garner’s first …

Jan 25, 2023 · The famous actor James Garner served in the Korean War, and was able to sniff out the enemy thanks to his strong aversion to garlic.

Jul 23, 2014 · James Garner, the Hollywood actor both well-known in the small and big screens, passed away last July 19 at his home in LA at the age of 86. The authorities, called to his …

Later he served in the National Guard in the U.S., then went to Korea, serving in the 5th Regimental Combat Team. Of war, he had this to say: “It was cold and hard. I was one of the …

Jan 24, 1983 · LOS ANGELES -- The U.S. government has finally given actor James Garner Purple Heart medals for being wounded in the Korean War, including one injury he suffered …

In his memoir, Garner claimed to have been the first Oklahoman drafted into the Korean War. Born James Bumgarner (he shortened his named when he began acting), the future star of …