Sam K. Harrison or Sam Kazar Harootenian (December 12, 1908 – January 1, 1994) was a Corporal of the United States Army during World War II. He served nine months overseas and participated in the campaigns of Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.Sam Harrison is known as "the man who refused to die" due to the numerous injuries he sustained while in combat. During a battle, Harrison lost his left arm, kneecap, and three fingers on his right hand.