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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_JWilliam J. Donovan - Wikipedia

    Lieutenant Colonel William J. Donovan in uniform, September 6, 1918. During World War I, Major Donovan led the 1st battalion, 165th Infantry of the 42nd Division. Serving in France, he suffered a shrapnel wound in one leg and was almost blinded by gas.

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  3. www.cia.gov › stories › storyThe Legend of Wild Bill: How Donovan Got His Nickname

    Learn about the life and legacy of William Donovan, the 'Father of American Intelligence' and the founder of OSS. Discover how he earned his nickname 'Wild Bill' through his bravery, leadership, and unorthodox actions in World War I and II.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › William-J-DonovanWilliam J. Donovan | CIA Director, World War II, OSS | Britannica

    William J. Donovan (born January 1, 1883, Buffalo, New York, U.S.—died February 8, 1959, Washington, D.C.) was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who directed (1942–45) the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II.

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  6. www.youtube.com › watchWild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and ...

    Douglas C. Waller examines the colorful life and career of William Joseph Donovan, director during World War II of America's first national intelligence agency -- the OSS -- and the intellectual...

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  7. www.socom.mil › wild-bill-donovan-sof-pioneer“Wild Bill” Donovan: SOF Pioneer - SOCOM

    William J. Donovan, the head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in World War II and one of the forefathers of today’s special operations forces, was born on New Year’s Day in 1883 in Buffalo, New York.

  8. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › william-wildWilliam “Wild Bill” Donovan: America’s Spymaster in WWII

    Learn about the life and achievements of William Donovan, a World War I hero who became the founder of the OSS and the CIA. Discover how he traveled to Europe and Russia on secret missions, met FDR and Churchill, and fought against the Nazis.

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  10. www.historynet.com › last-hero-william-j-donovanThe Last Hero: William J. Donovan - HistoryNet

    Mar 15, 2017 · William Joseph Donovan was one of the very few American soldiers to have received the U.S. Army’s three highest decorations: the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. As an infantry commander in World War I Donovan led his troops from the front and was twice wounded.