Fascinating Facts About ‘Forrest Gump’

Published on August 19, 2019 By Jason Albert

A Decorated Hero

We see Forrest work and develop throughout the movie, having a huge impact on much of American history. When we see a close up of his medals, the audience is given a peek in how successful he actually was.

Minot Air Force Base

Some of the medals seen are: the Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge, and Infantry Shoulder Cord. That’s a lot of success for a simple Alabama kid! How many more accomplishments did you spot?