Hollywood’s Hidden Heroes: You Won’t Believe Which Celebrities Served in the Military!
Robert Duvall – Private First Class, U.S. Infantry
Robert Duvall, an acclaimed actor known for his roles in classics like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” has a history as rich off-screen as on. Before his Hollywood days, Robert donned a different kind of uniform—that of the United States Air Force. In the early 1950s, during the Korean War era, he served as a private first class in the Air Force.
Swapping the movie sets for military bases, Robert was stationed at Camp Gordon (now Fort Gordon) in Georgia. It’s a lesser-known chapter of his life, showcasing a blend of patriotic service and the early stages of a glittering acting career.