Early Years
Wallace was born in New York City. When he was 13 his family moved to McMechen, West Virginia. While still in his teens Wallace worked as a coal miner and also joined the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1936 and served for eight years. Wallace served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, where he earned the title of light heavyweight champion.
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