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1Lt. Richard R Fiske
Original name: Thomas Potts
Birth: Nov. 20, 1915
Shelton
Mason County
Washington, USA
Death: Aug. 10, 1944

Character actor. Best known for his appearances in several Three Stooges shorts, most notably as the hot-tempered drill sergeant in "Boobs In Arms." He was killed while fighting in World War II, having reached the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He posthumously received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other honors. (bio by: T W Zimmerman) 

 
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Note: Entered the service from California
 
Burial:
Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial
Saint-James
Departement de la Manche
Basse-Normandie, France
Plot: Plot J, Row 1, Grave 9
 
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Originally Created by: T W Zimmerman
Record added: Mar 20, 2004
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- Tracey Reid
 Added: May. 19, 2013
Remembering you today, beloved soldier...
- Mary
 Added: Apr. 22, 2013
Saw you again today in "Boobs in Arms"; you were great! It's one of the all time great Three Stooges episodes. The first time I saw it was in the 1950's and I never forgot how funny it was.Thank you for your sacrifice for all our futures.RIP Semper Fi
- Bob Anderson
 Added: Apr. 20, 2013
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