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Yes. He was a Marine Scout Sniper and part of a tank company and saw a lot of action in the war. He suffered serious injuries and was shot multiple times. Marvin was awarded the Purple Heart and given a medical discharge. In 1950 he moved to Hollywood and got parts in various War Movies and as a decorated veteran he often assisted the director.

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Yes. Marvin was a Marine scout/sniper, wounded on Saipan. He's buried in Arlington.

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