Celebrity Afterlife on Instagram: "Boxcar Willie - America’s Favorite "Hobo" Was Actually a Military Hero. You probably remember him as Boxcar Willie, the singing hobo with the rumpled hat, dirty face, and that pitch-perfect train whistle. But what if I told you the man who became the face of the Great Depression drifter actually spent 27 years in the cockpit of high-tech military aircraft? Did you know Boxcar Willie was a high-flying veteran, or did you always think he was a real-life hobo? Let
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Celebrity Afterlife on Instagram: "Boxcar Willie - America’s Favorite "Hobo" Was Actually a Military Hero. You probably remember him as Boxcar Willie, the singing hobo with the
Boxcar Willie's rags-to-riches story is well-known, but few know about his 27 years of service in the US Air Force. As a flight engineer, he flew on the B-29 Super Fortress during the Korean War and later became a beloved country music star. From soldier to singer, this is the story of Boxcar Willie's incredible journey. #CountryMusic #Veterans ...
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