Dean Hess
American minister and Air Force officer (1917-2015) · United States · On the map · Died at 97
Dean Elmer Hess was an American minister and United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who was involved in the so-called "Kiddy Car Airlift," the documented rescue of 950 orphans and 80 orphanage staff from the path of the Chinese advance during the Korean War on December 20, 1950.
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A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026
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He is the subject of the autobiography Battle Hymn, published in 1956, which later served the basis for the 1957 film of the same name, where he was played by Rock Hudson.
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United States
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1917 to 2015 · aged 97