Benjamin H. Vandervoort | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Vandy" |
| Born | March 3, 1917 Gasport, New York, United States |
| Died | November 18, 1990 (aged 73) Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1937−1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 0-22715 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) |
| Other work | CIA |
Benjamin Hayes "Vandy" Vandervoort (March 3, 1917 − November 18, 1990) was an officer of the United States Army, who fought with distinction in World War II.[1] He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He was portrayed by John Wayne in the 1962 war film The Longest Day.
- ^ "Benjamin H. Vandervoort, Retired Colonel, 75". The New York Times. November 22, 1990. Retrieved 19 November 2023.