Why Did John Wayne Never Serve in WWII?

Published on September 13, 2021
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Somewhat Controversial

As with many aspects around John Wayne, the reason for him not partaking in the war effort could be considered somewhat controversial. After all, many believed John Wayne to be a carefully created public persona.

Somewhat Controversial

Somewhat Controversial

A Different Name

As many fans knew, the actor wasn’t born with the name John Wayne. Instead, he was originally known as Marion Mitchell Morrison and was later nicknamed ‘Duke’ after a childhood dog. However, it gets even more interesting.

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A Different Name

A Different Name