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# Bruce Van Voorhis

(1908–1943)   Military Officer

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Bruce Van Voorhis was a military officer.

## Quick Facts About Bruce Van Voorhis

Born January 29, 1908

Died July 6, 1943

Profession Military Officer

## About Bruce Van Voorhis

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient... \| Bruce Avery Van Voorhis was a United States Navy aviator who was shot down in the Pacific theater during World War II. For his action on July 6, 1943, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

##  Quotes by Bruce Van Voorhis

> [War takes people's lives and destroys property, but it does not resolve the world's problems. If anything is achieved through war, it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bruce-van-voorhis/war-takes-people-s-lives-and-destroys-property-but-it-does-not/)

Bruce Van Voorhis

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