Benjamin Hayes "Vandy" Vandervoort was an officer of the United States Army who fought with distinction in World War II. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John
Major General Reuben Henry Tucker III was a highly decorated senior officer in the United States Army. He served with distinction during World War II, where he commanded the 504th Parachute Infantry R
Tucker as Commanding General of Fort Dix c. March 1962
Tucker as a West Point cadet in 1935
Tucker as 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment commander c. 1943–1945
Tucker (far left) salutes after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 20 September actions in Nijmegen c. January 1945. Julian Cook, his 3rd Battalion commander stands second from left.