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Carl Ally

1924 – 1999

American businessman

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About Carl Ally

Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 74). Carl Ally was an American.

Carl Joseph Ally (31 March 1924 – 15 February 1999) was an American advertising executive who founded Ally & Gargano.

Ally served in World War II as a fighter pilot, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He claimed to be the "prototype of the character Yossarian" in Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 (a claim that was denied by Heller). He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1948.

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Distinguished Flying Cross
Also known as
Carl Joseph Ally

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Ally?

American businessman

When was Carl Ally born?

Carl Ally was born on 31 March 1924.

When did Carl Ally die?

Carl Ally died on 15 February 1999.

What nationality was Carl Ally?

Carl Ally was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Ally

· Wikidata: Q5039815

· DBpedia: Carl Ally

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