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Autry became a US Army Air Force C-47 pilot. This was the military version of the Douglas DC-3. He flew as part of the airlift of supplies over "the hump" - the Himalayas - from Burma to China. This was dangerous duty over wild, uncharted territory and the world's tallest mountains. Many pilots who went down on this route are still missing.
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∙ 12y agoDepends what you mean by "hero."
Autrey volunteered for military service, actively sought a combat assignment, and flew several flights over the Himalayas in a supply effort that resulted in many deaths to the pilots.
However, millions of others did the exact same thing; and, for a lot of them, their attitude remains, "The only real heroes are the ones that didn't return home."
For someone who was already a significant recording and movie star, this was a rare achievement -- most such stars were either 4-F, sought (and got) a deferment, or chose a non-combat assignment.
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Where is the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma located?
The address of the Gene Autry Museum is: 47 Prairie St, Gene Autry, OK 73436
What is the web address of the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma?
The web address of the Gene Autry Museum is: http://geneautryokmuseum.com
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The address of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society is: Po Box 67, Gene Autry, OK 73436-0067
What is the phone number of the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma?
The phone number of the Gene Autry Museum is: 580-294-3047.
What was the name of Gene Autry's Jeep?
Nellybelle was the name of Gene Autry's Jeep.
Where is the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma located?
The address of the Gene Autry Museum is: 47 Prairie St, Gene Autry, OK 73436
What did Gene Autry do in World War 2?
Made movies
What is the web address of the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma?
The web address of the Gene Autry Museum is: http://geneautryokmuseum.com
Where is the Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society in Gene Autry Oklahoma located?
The address of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society is: Po Box 67, Gene Autry, OK 73436-0067
What is the phone number of the Gene Autry Museum in Gene Autry Oklahoma?
The phone number of the Gene Autry Museum is: 580-294-3047.
What is Gene Autry's birthday?
Gene Autry was born on September 29, 1907.
What was the name of Gene Autry's Jeep?
Nellybelle was the name of Gene Autry's Jeep.
What was the sexual orientation of gene autry?
There was no evidence that Gene Autry was anything but straight.
What are the release dates for The Gene Autry Show - 1950 Civil War at Deadwood 4-11?
The Gene Autry Show - 1950 Civil War at Deadwood 4-11 was released on: USA: 14 September 1954
What is the duration of The Gene Autry Show?
The duration of The Gene Autry Show is 1440.0 seconds.
When did The Gene Autry Show end?
The Gene Autry Show ended on 1956-08-07.
What is the phone number of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society in Gene Autry Oklahoma?
The phone number of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society is: 580-294-3047.
