Slight Thread Drift.
Russ Conway, the British pianist, served in the navy and was awarded the DSM for bravery.
Kenneth Wolstenholme (football commentator) was a pathfinder pilot and double DFC winner.
Raymond Baxter flew Spitfires
Esmond Knight the blind film actor was wounded when HMS Prince of Wales engaged Bismarck and he later played the captain of Prince of Wales in the film 'Sink The Bismarck'.
Michael Caine served in the army in Korea.
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