Famous Soldiers Biography, Family, Children

Yang Kyoungjong

World War II Soldier

Yang Kyoungjong was a Korean soldier, well-known as the only soldier to fight for three sides during the Second World War.

Born: 03 March 1920/ South Korean

William Guarnere

William Guarnere was an American soldier who fought as a non-commissioned officer in the Second World War.

Born: 28 April 1923/ American

Michel Ney

Michel Ney, better known as Marshal Ney, was a French military commander. He is best remembered for his contribution in the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolutionary Wars.

Born: 10 January 1769/ French

Lynndie England

Lynndie England is a former US Army Reserve soldier who was convicted in the prisoner abuse scandal in the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad. Read this biography to know about her childhood, family life and conviction.

Born: 08 November 1982/ American

Lauri Törni

Lauri Allan Törni also known as Larry Thorne was a Finnish war hero who fought for Finland, United States, and Germany. This biography profiles his childhood, family, career, etc.

Born: 28 May 1919/ Russian

Kit Carson

Explorer & Soldier

Kit Carson was an American frontiersman and soldier who played an important role in the westward expansion of the United States. This biography of Kit Carson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 24 December 1809/ American

Guy Fawkes

Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido Fawkes, is a prominent figure in the history of medieval England. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family, etc.

Born: 13 April 1570/ British

George B. McClellan

George B. McClellan was an American soldier, political leader, railroad executive and civil engineer.

Born: 03 December 1826/ American

Charles George Gordon

British soldier and Administrator

General Charles Gordon was a British soldier and administrator, who rose to prominence for defending Khartoum from the Mahdists. This biography profiles his childhood, life, achievements, and timeline

Born: 28 January 1833/ British

Flavius Odoacer

Flavius Odoacer was a soldier who went on to become the King of Italy. This biography profiles his childhood, family, life history, and timeline.

Born: 0435 AD/ Ancient Roman

Ernst Jünger

Ernst Jünger was a German soldier, entomologist, and author who became famous after writing his World War I memoir, ‘Storm of Steel.’

Born: 29 March 1895/ German

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American journalist, satirist and writer of sardonic short stories. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 24 June 1842/ American

Alvin York

Alvin York was amongst the most celebrated soldiers of the United States Army during the First World War. Check out this biography to know about his life.

Born: 13 December 1887/ American

Patrick J. Hurley

Born: 08 January 1883/ American

Homer Lea

Soldier and author
Born: 17 November 1876/ American

Ronald Ridenhour

Born: 06 April 1946/ American

John Bidwell

Born: 05 August 1819/ American

Edmund Ruffin

Born: 05 January 1794/ American

Margaret Corbin

Born: 12 November 1751/ American

Albert Cashier

Born: 25 December 1843/ American

Mykel Hawke

Born: 29 November 1965/ American

John Sevier

Born: 23 September 1745/ American

Samuel C. Armstrong

Born: 30 January 1839/ American

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