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greif528

Where are they now?

Dec 28, 2005 10:21

Star Trek fans are mourning the death of James Doohan, who memorably played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the original Star Trek. He was just one of the original cast from the Star Trek series, which ran from 1966 to 1969 ( Read more... )

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hollie_is_right December 29 2005, 03:14:58 UTC

I didn't know Doohan was in WWII, and was wounded.

yup greif528 December 29 2005, 03:18:46 UTC

During World War II, he participated in the invasion of Juno Beach on D-Day as a captain with the Royal Canadian Artillery. In the battle, he lost the middle finger of his right hand. Returning from the war, Doohan started his acting career with a CBC radio show appearance on January 12, 1946.

Re: yup hollie_is_right December 29 2005, 04:07:29 UTC

That is excellent. Thanks for informing me a bit more. :)