Bernard Schwartz (better known as Tony Curtis) was born June 3rd of 1925 in his hometown of the Bronx in New York. He lived there all the way until the second World War was declared from the attack on Pearl Harbor. Tony forged his mother’s signature and joined The Navy. He served all the way towards the end of the war, amazingly having witnessed the Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Bay on his ship. Tony was enlisted to Submarine Crew 202 on the USS Proteus.
VETERAN'S STORY
Bernard Schwartz
Bernard Schwartz, prolifically known as Tony Curtis, was a famous actor, but he also served in the military. After a fulfilling life, Tony Curtis passed away in 2010.
Bernard Schwartz
World War II
The Bronx
Bronx County
US Army
