Mr. Addor was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1943 and after a semester at George Washington University enlisted in the Army. After infantry ba...voir plusMr. Addor was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1943 and after a semester at George Washington University enlisted in the Army. After infantry basic training at Camp Croft, S.C. he joined the 10th Armored Division as a machinegunner in Company C, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion. He served with General Pattons Third Army and was wounded during the defense of Bastogne. These wounds cost him his right leg After being cared for at Walter Reed Army Hospital he attended the University of Maryland graduating with a degree in journalism in 1953. He has worked as a journalist ever since.voir moins