Hollywood Military Veterans

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Humphrey Bogart: Sailor, U.S. Navy
He enrolled at age 18 after being expelled from prep school and was, according to naval records, a model sailor who spent most of his months after World War I ended ferrying troops back from Europe. Bogart supposedly got his trademark scar from a shrapnel wound while at sea, leading to his characteristic lisp.
Military roles: 'Sahara' (1943), 'Action in the North Atlantic' (1943)

Jimmy Stewart: Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Having enlisted before Pearl Harbor, Stewart was the first major American movie star to don a uniform in World War II. An avid pilot, Stewart already had his pilot's license and hours of pre-war flying experience. After he began flying combat missions, he was quickly promoted to Major and then Colonel, eventually becoming a Brigadier General after the war in the Reserves.
Military roles: 'The Glenn Miller Story' (1954), 'Strategic Air Command' (1955)

Clark Gable: Major, U.S. Army Air Corps
Enlisted after the tragic death of wife Carole Lombard in 1942. Spent most of the war in the U.K. making recruiting films on "special assignment." He did fly some combat missions, however, and earned a few medals. Adolf Hitler was a fan, sort of: He offered a price on Gable's head if anyone captured him, unharmed.
Military roles: 'Hell Divers' (1931), 'Run Silent Run Deep' (1958)

Paul Newman: Radioman/Gunner, U.S. Navy
Enrolled in a Navy program, hoping to become a pilot, but was ineligible due to color-blindness. He instead became a radioman and gunner, stationed to torpedo bombers in Hawaii in 1944. He was on the USS Bunker Hill during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater.
Military roles: 'The Rack' (1956), 'Until They Sail' (1957), 'Fat Man and Little Boy' (1989)

Gene Hackman: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Military roles: 'Behind Enemy Lines' (2001), 'Crimson Tide' (1995), 'The Package' (1989), 'Bat 21' (1988)
In 1946 at 16 (he lied about his age), the future 'Unforgiven' star left home to join the Marines, where he reportedly served four-and-a-half years as a field radio operator. According to eDrive, Hackman's stint included assignments in China, Japan and Hawaii. His first showbiz gig was as a DJ on the Armed Forces Network.

Steve McQueen: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
Joined up in 1947 and was quickly promoted to Private First Class, but -- much in keeping with his future tough-guy film image -- was demoted seven times due to insubordination. He also spent 41 days in the brig for going AWOL to be with his girlfriend. He eventually shaped up, saving the lives of five other Marines, and was honorably discharged in 1950.
Military roles: 'Hell Is for Heroes' (1962), 'The Great Escape' (1963), 'The Sand Pebbles' (1966)

Clint Eastwood: Swimming Instructor, U.S. Army
Drafted in 1950, during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Ord in California, where, thanks to his lifeguard training, he served as a swimming instructor. He saw the most action on leave: In 1951, a bomber he was in crashed in the ocean near Point Reyes. He and the pilot swam three miles to shore, a more-than-adequate prep for his role in 'Escape From Alcatraz.'
Military roles: 'Heartbreak Ridge' (1986), 'Kelly's Heroes' (1970), 'Where Eagles Dare' (1968)

James Earl Jones: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
During college, he joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps and became a cadet in the Pershing Rifles Drill Team. Although the Korean War was underway, Jones wasn't activated until 1953. He says he was "washed out" of Ranger training and was instead sent to establish a cold weather training unit in Colorado.
Military roles: 'Clear and Present Danger' (1994), 'Gardens of Stone' (1987)

Harvey Keitel: U.S. Marine Corps
Like Gene Hackman, he left home at age 16 to join the Marines, ending up in Lebanon with Operation Blue Bat in 1958. In this 2003 interview, he said, "For me the Marine Corps was a spiritual journey. It's not about war. Our duty is to protect those who do not have the means to protect themselves."
Military roles: 'The Duellists' (1977), ' U-571' (2000), 'Fail Safe' (2000)

Elvis Presley: Private, U.S. Army
In 1958, Presley received his draft notice, but was granted a deferment to finish the film 'King Creole.' His induction was a media event, but he wanted to be treated like any other soldier and donated his Army pay to charity. He received basic training at Ford Hood, then joined the 3rd Armored Division in Friedberg, Germany. The hits kept coming during his two-year hiatus, thanks to the wealth of recordings he'd made pre-service.
Military role: 'G.I. Blues' (1960)

Rob Riggle: Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
This former 'Daily Show' correspondent, also seen in 'The Hangover' and 'The Other Guys,' has served in Liberia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, earning over 19 medals and ribbons for heroism in combat. He is also a Public Affairs Officer with the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Military role: President of the Navy on 'NTSF:SD:SUV' (TV series)

 

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My personal favorite actors are Blake clark,R lee ermey a.k.a gunny.

 

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I never knew Gene Hackman served in the war. Wow, awesome!

 

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I never knew Gene Hackman served in the war. Wow, awesome!

The guy in the blue cap Blake clark was in the Airforce and also fought in Vietnam. He comes in alot of Adam sandler movies. I knew about Gene hackman and others but this guy surprised me the most.