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Let us not forget Audy Murphy who was awarded Medal of Honor in WW2. His book "To Hell and Back" is one of the definitive war stories of all time. How he made sanitized war movies after he came home is beyond me.
If I made a movie about Nam I would need only three colors: Red, Blue and Green.
An urban legend claims that Knotts served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, serving as a drill instructor at Parris Island. In reality, Knotts enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Morgantown High School and spent most of his service entertaining troops.
Although the U.S. was in the midst of fighting World War II at the time, Don Knotts saw no combat (and was certainly not a drill sergeant) — he was tapped for a special services unit and spent his hitch touring the Pacific Islands to entertain troops as a comedian in a G.I. variety show.
A lot (most) of the guys I watched on TV while growing up served in WWII, to include: Jimmy Stewart, Eddie Albert, Rod Serling, George Kennedy, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Clark Gable, Mel Brooks, Gene Autry, Jack Palance, Robert Stack, Russell Johnson, Walter Mathau, etc. etc.
I agree with the heart of your theory - Hollywood puts out bad depictions of the military because most of the talent & decision makers have never been in the military.
Almost all the names given here were draftees. How many All volunteer force vets are in Hollywood?
You are quite simply wrong: Almost everyone (and, possibly, everyone) on that list was a volunteer.
Hendrix did serve in the 101st Airborne but was never a paratrooper. He was a private in a Maintenance Battalion and served as a supply clerk. In fact he was never even able to qualify with a rifle. After a series of infractions and disciplinary actions he was recommended for an undesirable discharge and left the service.
"An alleged ankle injury during a parachute jump gave Young Hendrix the opportunity to bow out of active duty with an honorable discharge, and he was happy to oblige."
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