How movie star James Stewart became a war hero
Summary
Actor James Stewart joined the Army Air Corps during World War II and flew 20 combat missions over Germany. His daughter says the war changed him and that he later struggled with nightmares, depression and anxiety; a new film, “Jimmy,” tells the story of his military service.Key Facts
- Stewart enlisted in the Army Air Corps after being drafted, despite opportunities to serve in safer roles.
- He was an accomplished pilot before joining the military.
- Stewart flew 20 combat missions over Germany.
- His daughter Kelly Stewart Harcourt says he rarely spoke to his family about the war.
- Harcourt found her father’s diary after his death in 1997; it describes the loss of 13 crews on one mission.
- Harcourt says Stewart experienced nightmares, depression and anxiety after the war.
- The film “Jimmy,” starring K.J. Apa as Stewart, focuses on his wartime service.
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