Betty White is remembered by US military for volunteer service in WWII
The U.S. military is among many organizations and public figures to pay tribute to the late Betty White after her death.
The TV icon’s death was confirmed on Friday at the age of 99, just 18 days from his 100th birthday.
Since the news of his death, many admirers have paid tribute to his legendary career on the big and small screen.
What some may be surprised to learn, however, is that White was also involved in American Women’s Voluntary Services (AWVS) during World War II.
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His service with the organization – which provided support services to aid the nation in times of war – was highlighted by the military after his death.
“We are saddened by the passing of Betty White,” read a message from the organization’s official Twitter account. “Not only was she an incredible actress, she also served in World War II as a member of the American Women’s Voluntary Services.”
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The message added: “A real caption on and off the screen.”
Betty White, who died Friday at the age of 99, received a tribute from the U.S. military for her service with the American Women’s Voluntary Services.
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the Tweeter Also contained a pair of photos of the old “Golden Girls”, one in her AWVS uniform at the time, and a much more recent one.
White first joined AWVS in 1941 and drove a PX supply truck in California, according to Cleveland magazine.
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“It was a weird, out of balance time with everything I’m sure young people are going through now,” the actress told the outlet. “We will never learn. We will never learn.”
His agent and close friend Jeff Witjas confirmed the news of his death on Friday.
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“Even though Betty was about to turn 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement to People magazine. “I will miss her terribly, just like the animal world she loved so much. I don’t think Betty was ever afraid of dying because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. that she would be with him again. “
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The cause of death is unclear. Representatives for White and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to Fox News requests for comment.