The Hawk was part of the US Air Force during WWII
Smith became a first lieutenant in the US Air Force 10 years after winning the first Masters.
Smith became a first lieutenant in the US Air Force 10 years after winning the first Masters.
He was a Grand Master three times and served in the Navy during WWII.
Like a lot of people his age, Snead fought in World War II.
Jones quit professional golf after his 1930 Grand Slam season and went on to work as an intelligence officer in World War II.
Hurley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy
Nelson was 18 years old when he was called up to the army.
The Merry Mex was a machine gunner in the U.S. Marines.
Palmer left Wake Forest in 1950 and joined the U.S. Coast Guard.
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