Clifton James – U.S. Army

The late actor, Clifton James, was a decorated veteran. He served as an infantry platoon during World War II and spent 42 months in the South Pacific. Clifton was discharged in 1945 and received two Purple Hearts as well as a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. As an actor, Clifton is best known for his roles in the James Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun. He also appeared in 1976 Silver Streak and 1967 Cool Hand Luke. James entered retirement in 2006 and lived to celebrate his 96th birthday. He died of complications of diabetes on April 15, 2017.