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Yes, Allen Hale Jr., who played the character Skipper on "Gilligan's Island," was a war veteran. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he was involved in various duties, including serving on a ship in the Pacific theater. His military background influenced his portrayal of the Skipper character on the show.
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When did Nathan hale get caught?
long island, ny...he was headed back to the meeting point near huntington after spying in NYC. On his way back he was tricked by a british officer who convinced him that he was a rebel. Hale was then brought to NYC, interrogated and hung in an apple orchard but still unknown as to the exact spot...
When was Hale's Regiment of Militia created?
Hale's Regiment of Militia was created in 1776.
What did Nathan Hale do in the Revolutionary War?
Nathan Hale offered to go behind British lines and be a spy for the Continental (Colonial) Army. He dressed as a Dutch immigrent, however, he was captured by the British. Hale did not even have a trial, but was hanged the next day.
What battles did Nathan Hale fight in?
concord and lexington
Who was involved in the hanging of Nathan Hale?
George Washington was involved because he was hale's commander in chief. hale spied on the british for his country and for George Washington. the british were also involved because they were the ones being spied on and then hung him. and William howe was involved because he waas the one who ordered hales' execution..
What city did Nathan hale die?
Nathan Hale died in Long island He was a great man
Who played the Skipper on Gilligan's Island?
Alan Hale
Who was hanged at the Battle of Long Island?
Nathan Hale
Where was Nathan Hale captured?
Nathan Hale was hung because he was a spy for the patriots and was out of uniform on the British side and was claimed as a spy. He was hung in manhattan.
Alan hale jr was known for playing the skipper on gilligan's island what sidekick did Alan hale sr play in three movies?
Little John
What has the author Gena Hale written?
Gena Hale has written: 'Dream mountain' 'Paradise Island' -- subject(s): Conspiracies, Fiction, Government investigators, Marine archaeologists
Did a black actor ever play the skipper on gilligans island?
Alan Hale Jr.
What was the skippers name on gilligans island?
Jonas Grumby
What castaway is left handed on Gilligan's Island?
Alan Hale Jr - Bob Denver - Russell Johnson
Was a 21-year-old schoolteacher who served in the Continental Army at the Battle of Long Island?
nathan hale
Who was a twenty-one-year old schoolteacher who served in the Continental Army at the Battle of Long Island?
Nathan Hale
Who was a twenty-one-year-old schoolteacher who served in the Continental Army at the Battle of Long Island.?
Nathan Hale
