What famous people served in military?

Elvis Presley, Bea Arthur, James Earl Jones and Adam Driver are just some of the famous faces who’ve served in one of the Armed Forces.

Can a famous person join the military?

But the truth of the matter is there are plenty of celebrities who have done just that. They’ve served in all branches of the military — sometimes amassing medals and commendations for doing their part to serve their country — whether during times of war or times of peace, at home or abroad.

What singers have been in the army?

Beyond Elvis: 8 Musicians Who Served in the Military

• Ice-T. Tracy Lauren Marrow, known as his stage name Ice-T, is one of many young adults who found themselves turning to military service as a way out of a tough situation.
• Jimi Hendrix.
• Johnny Cash.
• Willie Nelson.
• MC Hammer.
• John Coltrane.
• Tony Bennett.
• George Strait.

What stars served in ww2?

Here is a list of 10 stars of the silver screen who participated in the Second World War.

• David Niven.
• Mel Brooks.
• Jimmy Stewart.
• Kirk Douglas.
• Jason Robards.
• Clark Gable.
• Audrey Hepburn.
• Paul Newman.

Did Clint Eastwood serve in the armed forces?

First up, here’s Clint Eastwood, who served in the Army during the Korean War. He was sent to Ft. Ord in California for basic training, got a job as a swimming instructor and remained at Ft. Ord.

Was Rihanna an Army cadet?

Rihanna was an army cadet in a sub-military programme, where the later Barbadian singer-songwriter Shontelle was her drill sergeant. Although she initially wanted to graduate from high school, she chose to pursue a musical career instead.

Did Clint Eastwood serve in Korea?

In 1951 Eastwood was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He was a swimming instructor at Fort Ord, California. Clint Eastwood in his Army uniform during the Korean War.

Did Bobby Lashley serve in the military?

He followed his father into the army after college, and continued to compete in amateur wrestling in the army’s World Class Athlete Program. During three years in the army, he won a gold and silver medal in the International Military Sports Council senior freestyle wrestling event.