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What military rank did Frank Capra hold when he left the U.S. Army after World War II?

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Frank Capra (From left) Unidentified, Gary Cooper, and Frank Capra on the set of *Mr. Deeds Goes to Town*.

When Frank Capra left the U.S. Army following his service in World War II, he held the rank of full colonel. During his time in the Signal Corps from 1942 to 1945, he also received a Distinguished Service Medal for his work on the Why We Fight documentary series.1