They Came to Cordura(1959)
Slashing story of a desert warrior who fought his way from HELL to GLORY!
An army major, himself guilty of cowardice, is asked to recommended soldiers for the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Mexican Border Incursion of 1916.
Movie: They Came to Cordura
Top 10 Billed Cast
Major Thomas Thorn
Adelaide Geary
Sgt. John Chawk
Lt. William Fowler
Cpl. Milo Trubee
Pvt. Andrew L. Hetherington
Pvt. Wilbur James Renziehausen
Col. Rogers
Col. DeRose
Arreaga
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