Before building an impressive acting record, Bronson was actually serving the US in the Second World War. He served in the 760th Flexible Gunnery Training Squadron, and in 1945 as a Boeing B-29 Superfortress aerial gunner.
He flew in over 20 missions and would earn a Purple Heart for wounds he received while in battle. After the end of the war, Bronson worked many odd jobs for money until he joined a theatrical group in Philadelphia.
Up next, this actor was already a child star before he served in the military.
Robert Duvall Was In The Army For A Year
Duvall’s family had many members who served in the Army, while his father was a Rear Admiral. Duvall thought about taking his shot at military service, so he joined the US Army in 1953.
He took part in the Korean war, though his fighting experience was fairly minimal. In 1954, Duvall would leave as a Private First Class. Interestingly enough, Duvall was another actor who had some film experience before serving.
Mel Brooks Was Drafted In 1944
He was placed in the Army Specialized Training Program and was sent to the Virginia Military Institute. He served in the United States Army as a corporal in the 1104 Engineer Combat Battalion.
He was sent to Germany, where his main task was to diffuse land mines in order for the troops to advance towards Nazi targets. As soon as WWII ended, Brooks took part in organizing shows for Germans and American Soldiers.
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