Interesting tidbit about Hank Gowdy:
"Hank Gowdy holds the distinction of being the only active major leaguer (a player during WWI and a coach during WWII) to serve with the armed forces in both World Wars."
Rank: Major
Military Unit: US Army
Area Served: United States
http://www.baseballinwartime.com/pla...gowdy_hank.htm