10. Forrest’s Award Was Given To Someone Else
When Forrest meets Lyndon B. Johnson to collect his Medal of Honor the image from the scene is actually one from the Medal of Honor ceremony held for Sammy L. Davis. The American soldier and author was awarded the medal on November 19, 1968 for his role in Vietnam a year earlier. Tom Hanks’s head was superimposed on Davis’ body for the scene.