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Jun 2, 2022 · Like a lot of men of his generation (he was born in 1923), McMahon served in the military in World War II as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot and again during the Korean War, also as a pilot.
Nov 8, 2021 · Less known to his legion of fans is that McMahon also had a career in the military, which began during World War II, continued during the Korean War and ended during the Vietnam War.
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962.
After the Korean War, McMahon remained in the Marine Corps Reserve and retired as a colonel in 1966. Later the State Commission named Ed Brigadier General in the California Air National Guard – an honorary award to recognize his support for the National Guard and Reserve.
Dec 3, 2021 · Late-night TV icon Ed McMahon enjoyed a long career in Hollywood before his death in 2009. But he also had a remarkable military career that spanned across three major wars. How many did he fight...
Oct 25, 2013 · Marine Corps veteran Ed McMahon, who went on to become Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show," was a flight instructor during World War II and a pilot during the Korean War.
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Jul 15, 2022 · “McMahon remained in the Marine Corps Reserve after the war and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He was awarded six Air Medals for flying 85 combat missions over North Korea in an OE-1 unarmed observation aircraft.”
