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When was Bill in Milwaukee?
In 1942, Veeck left Chicago and, in partnership with former Cubs star and manager Charlie Grimm, purchased the American Association Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers.
What did he do after that?
After winning three pennants in five years Veeck sold his Milwaukee franchise in 1945 for a $275,000 profit.
Did he have any famous players there?
According to his autobiography Veeck - As in Wreck, Veeck claimed to have installed a screen to make the right field target a little more difficult.
What else did he do in Milwaukee?
While a half-owner of the Brewers, Veeck served for nearly three years in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in an artillery unit.

Question: Did he have any interesting stories from the war?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Bill Veeck have any interesting stories from World War II?