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US Army MG William "Wild Bill" Donovan WWI Medal of Honor Recipient

On this week’s episode of Duty & Valor, you’ll hear the story of William "Wild Bill" Donovan, the man who shaped the future of American intelligence. Dive into the incredible life of this war hero, legal legend, and pioneering intelligence officer who left an indelible mark on U.S. history. From his Medal of Honor bravery in World War I to his pivotal role in forming the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II, Donovan's legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.

Please view our other video to learn about Medal of Honor heroes.

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📚 Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._Donovan#Medal_of_Honor_citation
https://www.historynet.com/last-hero-william-j-donovan/
https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/the-legend-of-wild-bill-how-donovan-got-his-nickname/
https://www.socom.mil/wild-bill-donovan-sof-pioneer
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/william-wild-bill-donovan-americas-spymaster-in-wwii/#:~:text=He%20was%20soon%20promoted%20to%20lieutenant%20colonel%2C%20and,in%20France%20in%20October%201917%2C%20ready%20for%20action

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