Sammy Davis, Jr.

Served in: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Best Known For: “I’ve Gotta Be Me,” “The Candy Man,” “Mr. Bojangles”
Est. Net Worth: $5 million

Sammy Davis Jr. was a famous singer who had a career that spanned over sixty years. He first hit the road at age three alongside his father, who was a member of the Will Mastin Trio. Davis Jr. took a break from singing when he was drafted to fight in WWII. He served in the U.S. Army, where he achieved the rank of Private.

He became a member of the U.S. Army Special Services, which was the entertainment wing of the military. He later said that he felt glad he was able to contribute to the troops’ morale through his talent.