Mickey Rooney Feeds the Marines, 1952 Korea

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This photo was taken 12 October 1952 by a USMC photographer at a Marine mess hall in Korea. Mickey Rooney and members of his USO show took over the chow line to serve the troops, much to the delight of everyone present.

Right to left are : Dick Winslow, Mickey Rooney, Deenah Prince, Alice Tyrrell, and Red Barry.

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